Klein's Ministering in Mexico Part 1

Hello Friends,

Wow! What a blessing we received in Mexico!

We ministered seven days with Brother and Sister Wall.

Their headquarters is in Santander Jimenez, Tamps, Mexico. They have started 18 churches in Mexico. Please see blog Part 2 for more information about the Walls.

Dana and I team preach. Typically, I preach then Dana preaches and gives an altar call. We minister as evangelists commonly in other countries.

We crossed the Mexican border Saturday morning. That evening we were preaching on top of a mountain at a village called Plandeayala.

Sunday, we ministered at the home church at Jimenez both meetings.

Jesus was telling me to preach on water baptism for the evening meeting. Brother Wall said he knew of one lady needing water baptism who might respond. Brother Wall said let's fill the baptistery by faith. The baptistery looks like a small cement swimming pool.

That evening I preached on the need for water baptism in the name of Jesus for the washing away of sin. Dana continued preaching on water baptism. After the altar call, Brother Wall went to the lady he thought would get water baptized to encourage her. She didn't respond, but six others did. Pastor Pepe said to Brother Wall, Bruce did the preaching have him water baptize. What a blessing! The meeting had 48 in attendance. These were people who usually attend the meetings.


We were blessed to preach at least once a day!

Oh, danger?
NO, danger at all! Except when preaching in a church building Brother Wall and team had built. The sides were cement block and the roof was 6,000 palm branches. Over the years some of the palm branches had left.It is located on top of a mountain. I am preaching and Brother Wall is translating. With rain coming down! The roof is leaking with the PA getting wet. Brother Wall is getting wet. My Bible is getting wet! He had told me about the time he was water baptizing and someone was handing him a microphone. Before he put his hand on the mic, electricity jumped out of the microphone and shocked his mouth. Now at the church building the PA is covered with water and the microphone in my hand is metal which is close to my mouth. I am praying asking Jesus to keep us all safe. Thank you, Jesus! We were not even shocked. Another danger was the converter that changes the 12 volts to 110 was in the rain as was the battery still attached to the bus! NO shorting, the lights stayed on and the PA system continued to work! Thank you, again, Jesus!!!!!!

In Jesus,
Bruce Klein

www.acseminary.webs.com

PS. Brother Wall, Dana, myself, our boys, and a little girl went on the streets in Jaminez passing out Bible tracts in Spanish with Brother Wall witnessing to people in Spanish. We didn't find any of the tracts on the ground. People were reading the tracts!!!!!

Don & Mary Wall, Missionaries in Mexico Part 2

Hello Friends,

I am very, very privileged to introduce to you Brother Don and Sister Mary Wall!!!!!
They have been ministering in Mexico for over 15 Years!!!!
They both speak fluent Spanish!

They have started 18 churches in Mexico! They have devoted theirs lives to Jesus. They have devoted every second of their lives to Jesus!!!! They provide room and board to a ministry team in Jimenez, Tamps, Mexico which is their headquarters.

They live by faith depending on Jesus to provide their needs through Christians.
They have a lot of financial needs!
They could really use money to meet all of their ministry needs!

Examples:

December 28th to January 2nd - over 50 pastors with wives to attend a pastor's training seminar given in Jimenez. Brother Dino Graham and three other musicians (Florida) will be teaching guitar and keyboard workshops, Brother Osborne, a pastor from Arkansas will be teaching. Others will be teaching, my wife Dana will be teaching their wives on 'The Responsibility of the Pastor's Wife'. I will be teaching on 'Spiritual Gifts'.
Money is needed to transport the pastors to Jimenez. Plus, money is needed to feed them, plus utility costs, etc.

Note: Brother Dino Graham is providing $300 guitars to be given to those with attitude. There are at least 20 brand new Mitchell guitars now in Jimenez - thank you, Jesus and Brother Graham!

A few weeks ago, Brother Wall was traveling on a Mexican highway when a truck hit his truck and trailer almost head on! In America, the truck and trailer would have been considered totaled. The fault of the accident was the other diver's. But the Mexican police even with witnesses blamed Brother Wall. Eventually the police changed their position to each driver being responsible for their own damage. The Walls need money to repair their truck and trailer. Please see the pictures of the damage. http://acseminary.webs.com/apps/photos/album?albumid=7578267 Thank you, Jesus no one was killed in this accident! With two trucks coming toward each other at a very high speed, it was a miracle!!!!!

The Walls need money to build more church buildings.
They could reach a lot more people with more money!

Their website is found at:
http://mexicanopictures.tripod.com/

The Kingdom Reapers

Bro. & Sis. Wall

P.O. Box 6917

McAllen, TX 78502

Telephone - US: (956) 279 - 0420

Telephone - Mexico: 011 - 52 - 835 - 338 - 0445

Email: thekingdomreapers@yahoo.com

For Packages Only:

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732 Eldora Road

Donna,Texas 78537 - 5022

In Jesus,
Bruce

Mexico for Jesus!

To Jesus be the glory for all the marvelous things He has for and through the Klein family in Mexico. We were privilaged to be invited by Missionaries Don and Mary Wall to Santander Jiminez. They are doing a beautiful work for Jesus. How beautiful are the feet of those who spread the gospel of peace. We met new brothers and sisters in the family of Jesus Christ. They took gracious care of us.
We were very blessed to labour in the gospel beside genuine pioneers for Jesus.
Brother and Sister Wall give their very best to the work of Jesus.
Thanks be to the Walls and Sis. Sandra and Brother Pepe, Brother Tim and all the saints in Jiminez and the churches.
We had a great time. We will post pictures and give more details later. Today we are traveling home and are tired but very happy. We look forward to our next adventure for Jesus.
Jesus le bandega
Sister Dana

We are traveling again!!!!

We are on the road this am traveling to Mexico. Our first stop is Donna, Texas and on to
Santander Jiminez. We are expecting great things to happen in the Holy Ghost. Dr. Klein has been driving all night with only a few rest stops. We are too excited to sleep! I saw a sign this am that announced,"Breakfast Tacos." I have a hard time imagining that. I think Huevos when I think breakfast. Jesus is so good to us. We have been having lots of rain along the route.
Houston was asleep when we drove through it. We am grateful for that as the traffic there can be long and patience testing.
To everyone who helped us make this trip possible we want to thank you. We
cannot mention everyone's name because we would leave someone out. We are very
excited and feel so privileged to be able to carry the truth of the Gospel to the Nations!

Juan 3:5 Respondió Jesús: De cierto, de cierto te digo, que el que no naciere de agua y del Espíritu, no puede entrar en el reino de Dios.

Jesus Bless You Today!
The Kleins

Trinity versus the Oneness of God

Hello Friends,

Below is a letter I wrote to a pastor challenging our doctrine of Oneness:
(English is his second language)

As an attempt to answer your challenges about what I believe the Holy Bible is teaching:

I believe God manifests himself in three ways.

Do you believe 'God in three persons'?

Is Father a person? What is a person? Father is never seen. A person can be seen.
Is Holy Spirit a person? Can the Holy Spirit be seen?
Jesus Christ is a person. He is still a person. He can be seen.

What is your God's name?

My God's name is Jesus.

Jesus Christ is 100% God and 100% man.

How many thrones for God are there in Heaven? Is there a throne for Father? Is there a throne for the Holy Spirit?

There is only one throne in Heaven. Jesus Christ sits on the only throne in Heaven. Why? Because He is the Godhead. The Holy Bible doesn't say 'Godheads'. In 'Right hand of ...' the Greek does not have the word 'hand'. In the Greek, this phrase is used to show Jesus' authority. - 'My right hand man'.
Colossians 2:9 "For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily."
Luke 22:69 "Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of God."

John 14:10 "Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works."

John 14:11 "Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works' sake."

John 10:30 "I and my Father are one."

The verse below is Jesus Christ speaking as a man; He is 100%. There are many verses where Jesus Christ in His humanity is speaking. Other verses Jesus Christ as Godhead is speaking.
John 16:16 "A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the Father."

We are speaking about two different Jesus'. There is the Jesus of the Trinity doctrine, and the Jesus of the Oneness doctrine. Paul the Apostle said there would be those teaching a different Jesus.

Your salvation is decided by your decision!

The Trinity is a teaching coming from the Roman Catholic Church. The Reformers were all ex Roman Catholic Priests. Do the Catholics and most Reformation churches speak in tongues, generally, no. I am not a protestant.

In Jesus,
Bruce

Klein's to Minister in Mexico!

Hello Friends,

Please pray for us as we minister in Mexico. We leave November 19th.

We will be teaching and preaching in different churches.

Please pray for souls to repent, to be water baptized, to be Holy Spirit baptized, to have demons cast out, to receive healing, etc.

In Jesus,
Bruce

PS. Please watch for pictures

Internet Bibles

Hello Friends,

Below is a link to Bibles which can be studied in parallel:

http://bible.cc/genesis/1-1.htm



In Jesus,
Bruce

The 'Jesus' Movie in Many Languages

Hello Friends,

Do you have a need for the 'Jesus' movie according to Luke's Gospel in a certain language?

Below is the website with the language you need!

http://www.jesusfilm.org/film-and-media/watch-the-film

In Jesus,
Bruce

Spanish Bible

Hello Friends,

Which is the best Spanish Bible?



The Reina Valera Gomez 2004 when compared to other Spanish Bibles seems to be the best.

In the new book I am writing, I compare the major Spanish Bibles by charting their differences. Like the editing of 'Jesus', 'Christ', etc. many times following Westcott and Hort's perverted Greek text types.

Their new website:
http://humbertogomez.com/english-new/

Their old website:
http://www.reinavaleragomez.com/en/index.html

In Jesus,
Bruce

Psalm 23

1. The LORD is my Shepherd - That's Relationship!

2. I shall not want - That's Supply!

3. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures - That's Rest!

4. He leadeth me beside the still waters - That's Refreshment!

5. He restoreth my soul - That's Healing!

6. He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness, - That's Guidance!

7. For His name sake - That's Purpose!

8. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, - That's Testing!

9. I will fear no evil, - That's Protection!

10. For Thou art with me - That's Faithfulness!

11. Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me - That's Discipline!

12. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies - That's Hope!

13. Thou anointest my head with oil - That's Consecration!

14. My cup runneth over - That's Abundance!

15. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life - That's Blessing!

16. And I will dwell in the house of the LORD …- That's Security!

17. Forever - That's Eternity!

Author unknown

Foreign Language Translation Tools

Hello Friends,

Do you need to translate English to Spanish, French, Russian, etc.?

http://www.worldlingo.com/en/products_services/worldlingo_translator.html

Well, have fun!!!!!!!!!


In Jesus,
Bruce

Free Bible e-Charts

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Fall Fest New Life St.Francisville, La

We had a lot of fun at the Fall Fest at New Life Church in St. Francisville on
Saturday. First we visited the towns many yard sales. It was yard sale weekend
in St.Francisville and because of it my bird has a fancy new cage. She seems to like
it just fine. When you are three inches tall I suppose change is good.lol.
Our children tell me they had the best time that they have had ever.
Special thanks to Sister Sherilyn Fontenot their Sunday School teacher.
She organized the games and much of the fun including the cake walk.
They are still begging to eat more cake. I helped with the Cotton Candy
machine and ate all I did not pass out. I finally had to turn off the machine so I
wouldn't make more. My face, blouse and hair were covered with pink fluff but oh the fun we had. Brother Micheal helped and it was a good thing. Sometimes the machine
put out more than I could get on a cone. I decided I have to have my own machine after that because its too much fun. I have the desire to do it again.haha.
My husband could be seen throwing a football, eating a hotdog and reading a book.
He cannot spend a lot of time away from study. He loves to study. I am so grateful
for that because it pays to study the Bible. He is a fantastic Bible Teacher.
I forgot to mention that Friday night he taught our Greek Class at the church and
we really learned a lot. Thanks Brother Klein for all the study. We are reaping the
benefits of your dilligence.
In Jesus,
Dana Klein

Hebrew Lessons Online

Hello Students,

Hebrew lessons found online:

http://www.freechurchseminary.org/Assignments.html

http://www.freechurchseminary.org/Reading%20Notes.html

http://www.freechurchseminary.org/Grammar%20Videos.html

http://www.freechurchseminary.org/Vocabulary%20Videos.html


An audio reader:

http://www.shma-israel.org/index.php

In Jesus,
Bruce

Additional E-Sword Books

Hello Friends,

Additional E-Sword books:

http://e-sword-users.org/users/

http://www.davidcox.com.mx/library/02_greek_resources.htm#Bibles


In Jesus,
Bruce

Foreign Language Downloads

Hello Friends,

Below is an address for many different downloads for foreign language Bibles, Bible programs, etc.

In Jesus,
Bruce

Saving Faith, UPCI Tract

Is one saved by faith alone, or by faith and obedience?

Someone who makes a thorough study of God's plan of salvation from sin will be convinced that salvation comes through faith. Paul made this plain by saying, "For by grace are ye saved, through faith: and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God" (Ephesians 2:8). But what is saving faith? Is man passive in regeneration, as some affirm? Does mentally believing in Jesus Christ, and doing nothing else, bring salvation?

Faith Makes Salvation Possible

For an answer to the foregoing vital questions let us read John 1:12: "But as many as received him to them gave he power [literally, the privilege or right] to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name." According to this verse believing on Christ makes it possible for a person to become a son of God. Such faith alone does not save him; rather it places salvation within his reach. Clearly, if he does not believe on the name of Jesus Christ or in the plan of salvation He has provided, he will not take the steps necessary to be saved.

How Faith Saved Noah

"By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house… and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith" Hebrews 11:7). How believed, first of all, that a destructive flood was coming, though he had never seen such. He further believed that if he would be delivered. His faith, then, led him to meet God's conditions, and he was saved.

In like manner, faith saves the sinner. Of course, he must first accept what Christ did for him at Calvary, for upon this expiatory sacrifice the whole plan of salvation is based. But the sinner's faith in what Christ did-his belief in the promise of salvation if and when he meets the terms of the gospel-leads him to obedience, and this obedient faith brings salvation.

How a Jailer Was Saved

Those who affirm that salvation comes through mental faith along, that the sinner need do nothing but accept Christ and what He did on Calvary, are prone to quote Paul's words to the Philippian jailer: "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house" (Acts 16:31). The implications is that all the jailer did to be saved was to believe on Jesus Christ. But proponents of this theory fail to quote verse 32, which reads, "And they spake unto him the word of the Lord." This "word" certainly included the doctrine of water baptism, for verse 33 states that the jailer and his family were baptized. And, since repentance is to precede water baptism, there is no doubt that they also repented. Then in verse 34, the jailer received an experience that caused him to rejoice.

How them, did this jailer's faith bring him salvation? It did so by leading him to meet the conditions of the gospel. Faith and obedience worked together, and he was saved.

Confession Must Accompany Fait

Romans 10:9-10 says, "If thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation." The work unto is from the original eis, and means "for the purpose of." According to this passage, there is definite connection between confession and salvation. And confession is an act, over and above simple faith in the mind.

Prayer Must Accompany Faith

Continuing his teaching concerning salvation, Paul said, "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved" (Romans 10:13). Of course, a person can call upon the Lord form his heart, without physical effort. But the phrase "call upon," usually implies the use of the voice, or vocal prayer. And any use of the voice in prater is an act, in addition to faith.

Togo further, we are taught in God's Word that a person receives the Holy Spirit by faith (Galatians 3:2, 14). But does this gift come through faith without any action? Some affirm that it does, giving as their reason that it is not proper to ask anyone for a gift already promised. But Christ's words disprove this idea. "If ye then, being evil, know hoe to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?" (Luke 11:13).

Faith and Obedience

What part, then, does faith play in receiving salvation? A person must believe in Christ's sacrifice and in the availability of the gift of salvation. His faith must motivate him to obey the scriptural command to repent, be baptized in Jesus' name and receive the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38). He must believe that if he will repent and ask in prayer then he will receive the Spirit. His faith leads to obedience and thence to receiving the Spirit and the fulness of salvation.

There is no contradiction between Ephesians 2:8, which says, "For by grace are ye saved through faith," and James 2:24, which declares, "By works a man is justified, and not by faith only." The latter statement is certainly true when "works" means acts of obedience to the terms of the gospel. Only those who have "the obedience of faith" -those who obey the doctrine, obey the gospel, obey Christ-will be saved. (See Romans 6:17 10:16, 16:26; Hebrews 5:9).

Saving faith leads a person to obey the gospel, and such obedient faith brings salvation.

http://www.apostolic.net/articles/tracts/44-oldies-but-goodies/72-saving-faith

Contending for Modesty UPCI Tract

We are living in a time of moral confusion, and our generation's immorality is reflected in many of today's styles. Today's fashion industry has little regard for modesty, and its products often project a look that is inappropriate for someone who wants to mirror Christ.

The marvelous grace of God in our hearts compels us to reflect His holiness in the part of our being that other people see. When a person becomes a Christian, his experience changes every facet his life-not just the inward person but the outward person as well.

A Biblical Principles

The Bible instructs us to wear modest clothing, that is, clothing with a godly appearance. Of course, our outward appearance cannot substitute for inward holiness. Adam and Eve covered themselves with fig leaves after they sinned, but God found their efforts inadequate. By making clothing of animal skins for them, He confirmed that they indeed needed modest clothing, but He also revealed that holiness in appearance must be associated with God's provision for our sins. Only by the death of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, do we obtain the righteousness of God that we seek to reflect outwardly.

God instructed Israel's high priest to wear "holy garments," for he represented a holy God (Exodus 28:2). God also ordered the priests to wear clothing that covered their nakedness and forbad elevated altars upon which priests would walk and thereby expose their nakedness (Exodus 20:26; 28:42).

Deuteronomy 22:5 enunciates the moral principle of a clear distinction between male and female in outward appearance: one sex must not wear styles of clothing associated with the other.

Proverbs 7:10 speaks of a woman with "the attire associated with sin and are not suitable for godly people to wear.

The principle that God wants His people to reflect His holiness applies to the New Testament church (I Peter 1:15-16). We are called to be living epistles read of all people, declaring to the world God's holy nature and His abiding presence (II Corinthians 3:3). Our outward appearance is one way in which we are an unspoken witness of the transforming power of Christ.

I Timothy 2:9 admonishes "that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamedfacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array." I Peter 3:3 gives similar instructions.

I Corinthians 11:1-16 teaches that a woman should have long hair, for it is her glory, and that a man should not have long hair. A person's hair serves as an important visible symbol of his or her submission to God's plan of authority and as a distinguishing mark between the sexes.

Revelation 16:15 uses clothing as a symbol to instruct the church to stay close to God: "Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame."

Clearly, God puts emphasis on the outward appearance of a person. To an extent, clothing reflects the condition of the heart, and it sends message to others about a person's values.

A Response to God's Grace

Advocating modesty of dress and outward dedication does not mean advocating salvation by works. Wearing godly dress is not a meritorious work to earn salvation; rather, it is a response to the saving grace of God. The blood of Jesus is our only righteousness. Our salvation comes from God, never from our good works. To think that we could earn His marvelous grace by adhering to dress codes would be a terrible mistake.

But to accept the grace of God and then be indifferent to Christ's commandment for holy living would discredit His mercy. If the church preaches Christ and His saving grace without teaching biblical guidelines to live by, it leaves people open to confusion and failure. Deliberate and continuous disobedience to God's Word will lead to the loss of saving faith.

Who can view the Cross without wanting to conform to Christ? Who would want to continue his or her old sinful patterns of living when Jesus Christ died to bring deliverance from those sins? When people comprehend His holiness, they desire to become holy. While it is true that genuine love for Him restrains a person from presuming upon His marvelous grace.

In our success-oriented society, no one considers it odd if a corporation requires its employees to conform to a dress code. Why then should a church that teaches neatness and modesty for the purpose of honoring the holiness of God be considered narrow, restrictive, or legalistic?

If we are to honor God in our hearts, it is consistent to honor Him with an outward dedication. I John 2:15 instructs us, "Love not the world", surely, then, we would be foolish to mirror worldly values in our appearance.

The Protection of Modesty

Adhering to a modest, godly standard of dress and conduct offers protection from the surge of immorality that plagues our generation. Clothes and appearance transmit nonverbal signals. Christians who verbalize goodness and godliness but at the same time non verbally declare sensuality and ungodliness destroy the effectiveness of their gospel witness.

The primary purpose of many fashion designs is to exalt the ego, attract undue attention to the flesh, stir desires, and ignite passion in others, thereby appealing to the lust, of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, which the Bible condemns (I John 2:16). If we are in such styles and with such motives.

We must not naively ignore the complex causes of immorality and marital infidelity, but neither should we ignore the influence that sensual dress has on adultery and fornication. If a man looks with lust upon a women he commits adultery in his heart (Matthew 5:28). If people would dress in ways that do not provoke lust, the moral fiber of our society would be strengthened.

The danger of overemphasizing any discipline in the Christian life is that some people allow the discipline to become a legalistic code. Some people who harbor unholy attitudes such as hatred, bitterness, envy, and strife falsely think they are spiritual because they wear modest clothes.

Such distortions are hypocritical and wrong. But we cannot dismiss the need for modesty in dress because some distort it. The biblical alternative to legalism is not permissiveness or license but self-discipline motivated by grace, faith, love, the Word of God, and the Holy Spirit. (See John 14:15; I Corinthians 9:24-27; II Timothy 2:4-5; I John 2:3-6.)

For the sake of our children, we must teach them to respect the holiness of God in all areas of life. Allowing or encouraging preteens and teenagers to dress in many of today's fashions is an invitation to social and spiritual problems.

A dress code will not automatically remedy the decaying moral fiber among youth, but it does remind them of God's commandments. We must begin somewhere to teach children and youth moral responsibility, and standards of modesty in dress offer us this opportunity.

When we honor God and His Word in our hearts and in our outward appearance, He places an umbrella of protection over our families. While moral decay sweeps modern society and many modern churches, we are able to remain relatively untouched. The world may scoff at our modesty, but we dare not lay down our cloak of protection and our obedience to the Word of God.

Last Updated (Thursday, 08 October 2009 17:12)

http://www.apostolic.net/articles/tracts/44-oldies-but-goodies/74-contending-for-modesty

The Way We Worship UPCI Tract

Biblical expressions of Worship

If you have never had the opportunity to be in a Spirit-filled service before, you will discover that biblical expressions of worship are still practiced today. Join in with us as we praise God together in spirit and in truth.

WE PRAY TOGETHER ALOUD because

In the Bible we read, "They lifted up their voice to God with one accord."-Acts 4:24

WE LIFT OUR HANDS IN PRAISE because

In the Bible we read, "Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and bless the Lord."-Psalm 134:2

WE SING WITH ALL HEARTS because

In the Bible we read, "Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise."-Psalm 98:4

WE PLAY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS because

In the Bible we read, "And all the house of Israel played before the LORD on all manner of instruments."-II Samuel 6:5

WE CLAP AND SHOUT UNTO GOD because

In the Bible we read, "O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph."-Psalm 47:1

WE DANCE BEFORE THE LORD because

In the bible we read, "Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs."-Psalm 150:4

WE TESTIFY PUBLICLY because

In the bible we read, "I will declare thy name unto my brethren; in the midst of the congregation will I praise thee."-Psalm 22:22

WE ANOINT WITH OIL FOR DIVINE HEALING because

In the Bible we read, "Is any sick among you? let him call for the elder of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord."-James 5:14

WE ALLOW THE OPERATION OF THE SPIRITUAL GIFTS because

In the Bible we read, "When ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation."-I Corinthians 14:26

What We Mean When We Say.... UPCI Tract

Here are a few terms and expressions that are often heard in our services. We try to use these terms and expressions as the Bible uses them. Our hope is that this information will be helpful as you worship God with us.

Amen. A Hebrew exclamation meaning "so be it," "truly," or "indeed!" It is often used to conclude prayers or to express approval or agreement with someone has said or done. (See Deuteronomy 27:15; Revelations 22:20; I Corinthian 14:16-17.)

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Baptism. Literally, the act of dipping or washing something completely in liquid. Scriptural baptism is a vital part of New Testament salvation. (See Romans 6:3-4; Galatians 3:27; I Peter 3:21.) it includes:

1. Water (Acts 8:36)

2. Much water (John 3:23)

3. Going down into the water (Acts 8:38)

4. Burial in water (Colossians 2:12)

5. Coming up out of the water (Acts 8:39)

6. A name pronounced (Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:38)

Taking all of this information together, scriptural baptism is total immersion in water in the name of Jesus Christ. Matthew 28:19 commands us to baptize in a name but does not give the name. It refers to the "name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost." The terms Father, Son, and Holy Ghost are titles of positions held by God, but they are not proper names. Jesus is the only name the is connected with salvation (Matthew 1:21; Acts 4:12). Acts 2:38 records the apostles' fulfillment of the command of Matthew 28:19 and gives the scriptural formula for baptism in the New Testament church: "Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins."

Baptism of the Holy Ghost. Literally, being dipped, plunged, or immerse in the Spirit of God. The baptism of the Holy Ghost is the birth of the Spirit and thus is a vital part of entrance into the kingdom of God. (See John 3:5.) The initial evidence of the baptism of the Spirit is speaking in other tongues (languages) as the Spirit of God gives utterance. (See Acts 2:4.)

Joel and Isaiah both prophesied this experience (Isaiah 28:11-12; Joel 2:28-29). It was foretold by John the Baptist (Matthew 3:11), purchased by the blood of Jesus, and promised by Him to His followers (John 14:26; 15:26). The Holy Ghost was first poured out on the Day of Pentecost on the Jews (Acts 2:1-41). Later Samaritans receive this experience (Acts 8:17), and the Gentiles (Acts 10:44-46; 19:6).

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Born Again. To start over, to begin life with a fresh start. Jesus used this expression to describe what takes place through faith in Him when a person is baptized in water in His name and receives the Holy Ghost (birth of water and of Spirit). (See John 3:1-8; Acts 2:38.) According to Jesus, without this fresh start no one can enter into the kingdom of God.

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Christ. A Greek word meaning "the Anointed One," equivalent to the Hebrew word Messiah. New Testament believers use it exclusively to refer to Jesus Christ of Nazareth, who fulfilled the Old Testament prophecies concerning the Messiah and became our Savior.

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Christian. A description of believers in Jesus Christ that means "like Christ" or "belonging to Christ." it describes the object of our faith and loyalty, the One with whom we want to be identified. it is not intended to be an exclusive or sectarian term. (See Acts 11:26; I Peter 4:12-16.)

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Deliverance. Being set free from something that has one bound. Jesus promised deliverance as a part of His Messianic work (Luke 4:18).

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Disciple. A follower or a student; in our case, we have voluntarily chosen to become a follower of Jesus and adhere to His teaching. A disciple learns from his teacher, obeys his teacher, seeks to become like his teacher, and endeavors to spread the teacher's message to others. (See Matthew 28:18-20; Luke 14:27; John 15:1-8.)

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Divine Healing. The divine intervation of God to cure sickness of body and mind. Divine healing was purchased for us by the blood of Jesus that flowed from His stripes (Isaiah 53:5; Matthew 8:16-17; I Peter 2:24). Jesus went everywhere healing those who were sick (Matthew 4:23-24), and He commanded His disciples to do the same (Matthew 10:8). He said concerning those whobelieve the gospel, "They shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover" (Mark 16:18) Mighty healings and miracle followed the disciples wherever the gospel was preached. Healing is available to us today (James 5:14-16).

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Fellowship. Based on a biblical term meaning to share or have in common; similar to our concept of close friendship. Fellowship is linked in Scripture with love, compassion, a willingness to bear one another's burdens and to do whatever is possible to help and encourage. (See Acts 2:42-47; Philippians 2:1-11.)

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Godhead. The divine essence; deity; the fullness of God's character and attributes. The bible teaches that there is one God (Deuteronomy 6:4). He is Spirit (John 4:24), and He has manifested Himself in flesh as Jesus Christ (I Timothy 3:16). He now baptizes us with His Spirit so that we can be the children of God.

Hallelujah. A Hebrew word meaning "praise the Lord" or "praise Jehovah" (Psalms 150:1,6).

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Holliness. Separation from sin and dedication to God. When we come to the Lord we are to forsaken sin (John 8:11). We are to "live righteously. and godly, inthis present world" (Titus2:12). Without holliness no one shall see the Lord (Hebrews 12:14). We must present ourselves as holy unto God (Romans 12:1), cleansed ourselves from all filthiness of flesh and spirit (II Corinthian 7:1), and separate ourselves from all worldliness (James 4:4). The Scripture is clear that no one can live a holy life by his own power, but only through the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8; Romans 8:4).

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Jehovah. The personal name of Almighty God in the Old Testament. The exact meaning is debated, but is related to the Hebrew phrase "I AM." As such, it reveals God's self-existence and lack of dependence on anything or anyone else. (See Exodus 3:13-15; Deuteronomy 6:4-5; John 8:54-59).

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Jesus. It is a name that literally means "Jehovah Savior," "Jehovah saves," or "Jehovah has become our salvation." In the New Testament it is the supreme name by which God revealed Himself when He came in flesh. It is "the only name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved" (Acts 4:12). Paul commanded, "Whatsoever you do in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus" (Colossians 3:17).

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Lord's Supper. The practice of eating bread and drinking the fruit of the vine together as an act of worship and remebrance. Jesus began the practice at His last supper with His disciples. It is a time to remember what Jesus has done for us, to examine our own lives and faith, and to recommit ourselves to Jesus in greater faithfulness. It is also called communion (from a term meaning to share together). It is to be observed as often as each individual church deems appropriate, but it must not be ignored. (See Matthew 26:17-30; I Corinthian 11:17-34.)

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Offering. The voluntary collection of monetary gifts to support the work of the church and various ministries-locally, nationally, and internationally. Properly viewed, the offering is an expression of love and gratitude for the blessings of God. (See I Corinthian 16:1-2; II Corinthian 9:6-9.)

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Pastor. Literally, one who tends or shepherds a flock. The pastor is the shepherd of the local part of God's flock (Ephesians 4:11).

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Pentecostal. An adjective used to describe those who have receive the same experience that the followers of Jesus did on the Day of Pentecost. (See Acts 2:1-4.)

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Praise. To speak or sing or make other expressions extolling, admiring, or commending greatness and goodness of God. We typically lift our voices in praise to God, and sometimes we lift our hands in gesture of surrender to Him. (See Psalms 100:4; 147:1; Ephesians 5:19-20; Hebrews 13:15; Colossians 3:15-17.)

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Prayer. Speaking to or communicating with God. We response to God's invitation to bring Him our praise and gratitude as well as our concerns and needs. According to Jesus, prayer is like a child coming to a loving father. For prayer to be effective we must pray in faith and sincerity and not merely memorized words. (See Matthew 6:5-15; James 5:13-18.)

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Rapture. Literally, a "catching away." In our context it refers to the time when the Lord will come back for His church. The church will be caught up to meet him in the air (I Thessalonians 4:16-17).

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Repentance. A change of mind that brings about a change of behavior. It is the first step in the three-point plan that Peter gave when sinners asked at the close of his message on the Day of Pentecost, "What shall we do?" Repentance is a turn away from sin, a death to sin. By repentance we identify with the death of the Lord. (See Luke 13:3; Acts 2:38; 17:30; Roman 6:1-2; II Peter 3:9.)

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Salvation. Deliverance from sin and unrighteousness through the death, burial, and resurrection of the Lord, which we receive by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8-9). The gospel is the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ (I Corinthian 15:1-4). When we truly believe the gospel, we will obey the gospel and apply it to our lives. (See Romans 16:26; II Thessalonians 1:8.) We die with Him in repentance. We buried with Him in Baptism. We are resurrected with Him to walk in newness of life by receiving the Spirit. Full salvation consists of repentance, baptism in Jesus' name, and baptism of the Holy Ghost (Acts 2:38; Romans 6:1-7).

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Tithes. A biblical word meaning a tenth. We support God's ordained ministry and work and by giving a tenth of our income. (See Malachi 3:10; I Corinthian 16:2.)

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Tongues. Speaking in tongues means speaking miraculously in a language unknown to the speaker. It occurs as the Spirit give utterance (Acts 2:4), not by human learning or imitation. There are two major functions of speaking in tongues in the New Testament church:

1. Speaking in tongues is the manifestation Gad has given as the definite, indisputable, supernatural witness or sign of the baptism of the Holy Ghost. (See Acts 2:1-4; 10:44-46; 19:6.) Isaiah Prophesied that it would accompany the rest and refreshing (Isaiah 28:11-12), and Jesus foretold it as a sign that would follow believers of the gospel (Mark 16:17). Jews and Gentiles alike both receive this experience.

2. Speaking in tongues is also a gift to believers after the initial baptism of the Holy Ghost (I Corinthians 12:1-10). Paul gave regulations for the use of tongues in public worship (I Corinthians 14:1-40). He explained that tongues is given both for self-edification (I Corinthians 14:4 and for the edification of the church (I Corinthians 14:27-28).

In church meetings the gift of tongues is used to give a public message, which is meant to be interpreted (the gift of interpretation is another gift of the Spirit). Since the possibility for misuse exists, this gift needs proper regulation (I Corinthian 14:23-28). Not all believers have the gift of tongues for public use, which is different in function from the tongues that are the initial evidence of the Holy Ghost baptism. (I Corinthians 14:18,39).

Why Did God Choose Tongues? UPCI Tract

He was a deacon in a fashionable church, but he did not believe in the Pentecostal doctrine relative to the baptism of the Holy Ghost. Yet he had been exposed to that belief through members of his immediate family. One night, at the close of an Evangelistic service in an Apostolic church, he went forward to pray and was overwhelmingly filled with the Spirit of God. He spoke in other tongues fluently and was so inundated in the Spirit that even hours later he could not speak English. Definitely, this was a biblical experience accompanied not only by speaking in another tongue, but also by the joy and peace of the Holy Ghost.

Millions have experienced this same baptism in the Spirit. Wherever this message is proclaimed, the question is asked, "Why did God choose speaking in tongues as the initial, physical evidence of the baptism of the Holy Ghost?" There may be many answers to this question, and perhaps we do not know them all. Several key points are apparent, however.

The Sovereignty of God

First, we must recognize that God is not accountable to us for what He chooses to do. Isaiah asked, "Who hath directed the Spirit of the LORD, or being his counsellor hath taught him? With whom took he counsel, and who instructed him, and taught him in the path of judgment, and taught him knowledge, and shewed to him the way of understanding?" (Isaiah 40:13-14). We have no license to question God's ways or to dispute His actions. His purposes are supreme, His promises sure, His performances sane and sensible. The following passages of Scripture, when studied prayerfully with a hungry heart and an open mind, show that there is a definite connection between speaking in tongues and the baptism of the Holy Ghost: Isaiah 28:11-12; Mark 16:17; Acts 2:4; 10:44-46; 19:6; Romans 8:15-16; Galatians 4:6.

Why did God choose blood as the basis for atonement? Why did God choose water as the element in baptism? Why did God choose gold as the overlaying metal for the ark of the covenant? Why did God choose stone as the material upon which to record the Ten Commandments? Why did God choose Jerusalem as the site for the Temple? Why did God choose dust out of which to form mankind? There is divine purpose behind these choices, although we may not understand all the reasons. We certainly cannot deny or disavow God's sovereign right to do as He pleases and to choose what He wishes.

An Immediate, External Evidence

One vital reason why God chose other tongues as the initial sign of receiving the Holy Ghost is that speaking in tongues is an immediate, external evidence. There are many other evidences of the operation of the Spirit of God in a person's life, but it is a matter of time before they are manifest. For example, the fruit of the Spirit mentioned in Galatians 5:22-23 follows in the wake of the spiritual infilling.

Peter and the six Jewish Christians who went with him to Caesarea knew that the Gentiles had received the Holy Ghost, not because of longsuffering, gentleness, meekness, or temperance, but because they heard them speak with tongues and magnify God (Acts 10:46). Peter specifically pointed to speaking in tongues as the irrefutable evidence (Acts 10:46-47).

Speaking in tongues is an outward, external evidence, instantly observable and heard. By contrast, peace, joy, righteousness, and spiritual fruit are inward, internal results of the infilling that become evident with the passing of time.

A Uniform Evidence

Another reason why God chose other tongues as the initial sign of receiving the Spirit is that speaking in tongues is a uniform evidence. It applies to everyone, regardless of race, culture, or language.

Some people quote I Corinthians 12:30 in an attempt to prove that not all speak in tongues when they are filled with the Spirit: "Do all speak with tongues?" However, this verse refers to the gift of tongues, that is, speaking a public message in tongues to be interpreted for the congregation, which is a spiritual gift that a person may exercise subsequent to the infilling of the Spirit. Though both tongues as the inital evidence of the baptism of the Holy Ghost and tongues as a later spiritual gift are the same in essence, they are different in administration and operation. For example, the regulations regarding the gift of tongues in I Corinthians 14:27-28 did not apply to the conversion accounts in Acts, where many people spoke in tongues simultaneously, without interpretation, as the sign of being filled with the Spirit.

Some people may question this distinction between the initial use of tongues at the baptism of the Holy Ghost and the later use of tongues as a spiritual gift in a Christian's life. But the same distinction is apparent with regard to faith. To be saved, everyone must have faith (John 3:16; Romans 10:9; Ephesians 2:8). Yet I Corinthians 12:9 reveals that there is a special, supernatural gift of faith that can operate in a Spirit-filled person's life over and beyond the faith necessary for salvation. Saving faith and the spiritual gift of faith are the same in essence but different in administration and operation.

In speaking about the birth of the Spirit, Jesus emphasized the uniformity of the experience: "The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit" (John 3:8). Moreover, Jesus placed emphasis upon the accompanying sound, not on sight or feeling. The sound of the wind blowing is evidence of its presence.

Some people conclude that Jesus referred only to "the sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind" on the Day of Pentecost. But this sound of wind is never mentioned again in the later accounts of receiving the Holy Ghost, while speaking in tongues is. Speaking in tongues by itself caused the Jewish Christians to recognize that the experience of the Gentiles at Caesarea was identical to theirs on the Day of Pentecost (Acts 10:44-47; 11:15-17). Hence, the important, conclusive evidence of the Spirit's manifestation at Pentecost was speaking in other tongues. The sound of wind was impersonal, but the speaking was personal. Speaking in tongues was the first evidence of each individual infilling.

At Caesarea all who heard the Word were filled, and all who heard the Word spoke in tongues. If some of them had not spoken in tongues, would the Jewish Christians have accepted their experiences? Clearly not. All twelve men mentioned in Acts 19:6 had a uniform experience. If ten of the twelve had spoken in tongues and the other two had not, would Paul have believed that the two had received the Holy Ghost just as the ten? Certainly not. Paul would not have accepted their experience if they have failed to exhibit the uniform evidence.

A Symbol of Complete Control

Speaking in tongues symbolizes God's complete control of the believer. Perhaps this is one of the strongest reasons why God chose speaking in tongues as the initial evidence of the baptism of the Holy Ghost. This symbolism becomes apparent when we study James 3, which provides more information on the tongue than any other chapter in the New Testament.

First, the tongue is capable of defiling the whole body. If so, is it incredible to claim that the tongue is also capable of symbolizing the sanctification of the whole body?

Second, though the tongue is a smaller member, it has never been tamed by humanity. It is the most unruly member of the body. If so, is it not necessary for the tongue to be tamed before the whole body can be consecrated to God? James illustrates the importance of the tongue by comparing it to the bit in a horse's mouth, which gives the rider complete control over the horse, and to the helm of a large ship, which gives the pilot full command of the vessel. In other words, whoever controls the tongue of a person controls him. And a person cannot tame his tongue by himself; only God can tame it for him.

According to Matthew 12:29, before someone can enter a strong man's house and plunder his goods, he must first bind the strong man. The strong man of our house is the tongue. We can tame every member of the body but this one. When God tames a person's tongue, that person comes under God's full control. He is in the hands of the Almighty. He has been conquered by Christ, endued with a spiritual force from on high, and empowered for God's service.

Humanity's Greatest Expression

The tongue provides the greatest expressions of the human spirit. We humans are spiritual and emotional beings, and as such we must give expression to our emotions. The ability and power to coordinate thought and tongue into intelligent speech is one of our highest prerogatives, elevating us above the beasts of the field. This ability makes us superior to the rest of God's creation on earth, and it is the most distinguishing feature of our being.

The tongue becomes the vehicle of expression for the spirit. All of the emotions--such as love, hate, anger, sorrow, joy, happiness, relief, serenity--are communicated through the tongue. The tongue is the gate way to the heart, feelings, attitudes, and spirit.

Conclusion

In light of these truths, it is not difficult to see why God has chosen speaking in tongues to express the greatest, most wonderful experience that we mortal humans can receive. In the baptism of the Holy Ghost, His Spirit and our spirit become one. He uses our tongue and voice to express this union. It is a wonder of wonders, chosen not by humans, but by God, the sovereign ruler of the universe.

Why fight against Him? Believe His Word, accept what He says, and you too can be baptized with the Holy Ghost, for God will give the Holy Spirit to all who repent and ask in faith (Luke 11:13; Acts 2:38-39).

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Why We Baptize in Jesus' Name UPCI Tract

The subject of water baptism has long been called a great issue and no doubt has been made much by many church leaders of the past and present. In our study of it, let us first consider its importance, or the necessity of being baptized.

The Importance of Water Baptism

Christian water baptism is an ordinance instituted by Jesus Christ. If it is not important in the plan of God, why did Jesus command it in Matthew 28:19? And why did Peter follow up by saying, "Be baptized every one of you," and by commanding the Gentiles to be baptized (Acts 2:38; 10:48)? We must remember two points about the importance of water baptism. First whatever Christ definitely established and ordained cannot be unimportant, whether we understand its significance or not. Second, Christ and the apostles showed the importance of this ordinance by observing it. Jesus walked may miles to be baptized, though he was without sin, saying, "For thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness" (See Matthew 3:13-16).

It is true that water itself does not contain any saving virtue, but God has chosen to include it in His plan of salvation. Peter explained, "Baptism doth also now save us (not putting away the of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ" (I Peter 3:21). According to Luke 7:30, "the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against themselves, being not baptized."

The Mode of Baptism

According to the Scriptures, the proper mode of baptism is immersion. "And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water" (Matthew 3:16). "And they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him' (Acts 8:38). "Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death" (Romans 6:4). A corpse is not buried by placing it on top of the ground and sprinkling a little soil on it, but by covering it completely.

According to the World Book Encyclopedia, "At first all baptism was by complete immersion" (vol. 1, p. 651). And the Catholic Encyclopedia states, "In the early centuries, all were baptized by immersion in streams, pools and baptisteries" (vol. 2, p. 263). Immersion was not convenient after the Catholic church instituted infant baptism; thus the mode was changed to sprinkling. (See Encyclopedia Britannica, 11th ed, vol. 3, pp. 365-66)

Repentance identifies us with the death of Christ, and baptism identifies us with His burial. Coming for from the watery grave of baptism and receiving new life in the Holy Spirit identifies us with His resurrection.

The Formula for Baptism

Jesus commanded His disciples to "teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost." (Matthew 28:19). He did not commend them to use these words as a formula, but He commanded them to baptize in "the name". The word name is used here in the singular, and it is the focal point of the baptismal command. The titles father, Son, and Holy Ghost describe God's relationships to humanity and are not the supreme, saving name described here, which is Jesus. "Neither is there salvation in any other; for there is no other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved" (Acts 4:12).

Jesus is the name in which the roles of Father, Son, and Holy Ghost are revealed. The angel of the Lord instructed Joseph, "She shall bring forth a son and thou shall call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins" (Matthew 1:21). Jesus said, "I am come in my Father's name," and, "The Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, . . . the Father will send in my name" (John 5:43; 14:26). Thus by baptizing in the name of Jesus, we honor the Godhead. "For in him dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily" (Colossians 2:9). Luke 24:45-47 records that just before His ascension Jesus opened the disciples understanding. It was necessary that their understanding be opened, and many today need this same operation in order to understand the scriptures.

Then Jesus said to them, "Thus it is written, and it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day." The disciples had their understanding opened so that they could grasp the vast importance of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Verse 47 describes the commission that Jesus then gave: "And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations (Jews and Gentiles), beginning at Jerusalem."

Peter was one of that number to whom Jesus had spoken and whose understanding had been opened. After having listened to these instructions, a few days later he was inspired by the Holy Ghost to preach on the Day of Pentecost. The hearts of the hearers were pierced and feeling condemned, they cried out to Peter and the other apostles, "Men and brethren, what shall we do?" (Acts 2:37). Peter did not hesitate but boldly answered. "Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall received the gift of the Holy Ghost" (Acts 2:38). "Then they that gladly received his word were baptized, and the same day they were added unto them about three thousand souls" (Acts 2:41).

Some say that Peter told them to be baptized in Jesus' name because they were Jews and this baptism was to make them acknowledge Jesus Christ. But let us go with Peter to the house of Cornelius several years later. Cornelius and his household were Gentiles, yet there again Peter "commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord" (Acts 10:48). (Most translations actually say, "In the name of Jesus Christ.") If Peter was wrong on the Day of Pentecost, he surely had ample time to be corrected before he went to the house of Cornelius. Was Peter wrong on the Day of Pentecost? When the hearers were pricked in their hearts, they spoke to Peter and the rest of the apostles (Acts 2:37). This included Matthew, who wrote Matthew 28:19. Moreover, when Peter preached, he stood up with the eleven (Acts 2:14).

Matthew was there, yet we find no words of correction from him. He surely would have spoken up if Peter had disobeyed the Lord. Bit all the apostles understood and carried out the Lord's commission. As Jesus said in a prayer, "I have manifested thy name unto the men (the apostles) which thou gavest me out of the world . . . and they have kept thy word" (John 17:6). The Samaritans, who were not Jews, were also baptized in the name of Jesus. "Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them . . . .But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. . . .They were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus" (Acts 8:5,12,16).

Let us see how Paul, the apostle to the Gentiles, baptized. He went to Ephesus many years after the Day of Pentecost and found some disciples of John the Baptist there. "He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost. And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John's baptism. Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is on Christ Jesus. When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus" (Acts 19:2-5).

Although these disciples had already been baptized, the name of Jesus was so important as to cause them to be rebaptized in His name. We do not believe that Paul changed the formula or mode of baptism when he baptized Lydia and her household (Acts 16:14-15) or the Philippian jailer. The latter came trembling and fell down before Paul and Silas, saying, "Sirs, what must I do to be saved? And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. And he took them the same hour of the night (shortly after midnight), and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, straightway" (Acts 16:30-33).

How can we doubt that Paul baptized these people using the same mode and formula that he used elsewhere, that is, immersion in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ? Paul was not with the apostles when Jesus gave His final instructions to them in Matthew 28:19 and Luke 24:47, yet Paul baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. How did he know what to do? He said that his gospel was not a tradition of men but a revelation from God. "I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man. For I neither received it from of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ" (Galatians 1:11-12). Paul was chosen to bear Jesus' name to the Gentiles, and he wrote many divinely inspired epistles to the church. To this apostle, God revealed the mystery of the church, "which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit" (Ephesians 3:5). Paul claimed to have divine authority: "If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord" (I Corinthians 14:37). And Paul wrote, "Whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by Him" (Colossians 3:17). Water baptism is done both in word and deed.

We cannot afford to overlook this command to the church. The church is "built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone." (Ephesians 2:20). The apostles not only preached baptism in Jesus' name, but they practiced it. Nowhere can we find that they baptized using the words "in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost." Instead, we find them baptizing in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. In baptizing in Jesus' name, they fulfilled the command of the Lord in Matthew 28:19. Paul said, "But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed" (Galatians 1:8). Let this be a solemn warning to us. Some say that they will accept the words of Jesus in Matthew 28:19 but not those of Peter in Acts 2:38. But Peter spoke on the Day of Pentecost under the anointing of the Holy Ghost. Peter was one of the apostles, and to him had been given the keys of the kingdom, so we have no right to discredit his words.

In Mark 7:8 Jesus said, "Laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men." History tells us that it was not until many years after the apostles that the mode and formula of baptism in the name of Jesus Christ were changed. (See Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible, vol. 1, p. 241.) Which means more to you, the command of the Lord or the tradition of men?

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The Scriptural Teaching on Hair UPCI Tract

Is it possible that the length of a person's hair could have anything to do with pleasing God? Such an idea may at first seem strange. But before the question is dismissed, it would be wise to consider two statements of Scripture: "If a man have long hair, it is a shame unto him… If a woman have long hair, it is her glory: for her hair given her a covering (I Corinthian 11:14-15).

In the bible, divinely appointed symbols represent holy things. The night Jesus was betrayed, for example, He gave His disciples bread to eat and a cup to drink. The bread, He said, represented His body, and the cup, His blood (I Corinthian 11:23-25). While the bread and cup are symbols only, they things they represent are so holy that those who do not properly respect them are "guilty of the body and blood of the Lord" (I Corinthians 11:27).

God has chosen for the length of people's hair to symbolize their relationship to Him and to the authority He has placed over them. This truth is presented in I Corinthian 11:3-16.

The Principle of Authority

The subject of I Corinthian 11:3-16 is authority: "The head of every man is Christ: and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God" (Verse 3). This verse introduces and provides the basis for the following discussion about covering head" (verse 4). Christ is man's head. It is therefore Christ who is dishonored if a man prays or prophesies with a covered head.

"But every woman that prayeth or prophesieth with her head uncovered dishonoureth her head: for that is even all one as if she were shaven" (Verse 5). The man (husband or father) is the head of the woman (wife or daughter). It is therefore the man who is dishonored if a woman prays or prophesies with an uncovered head. This dishonor is the same as if her head were shaven.

Not only is it a shame if the woman is shaven, but it is equally a shame if she is shorn: but if it be a shame for a woman to be shorn or shaven, let her be covered" (verse 6). The word "shorn" is simply the past participle of "shear" which means "to cut." This is the meaning of the Greek word keiro, from which "shorn" is translated.

Spiritual Significance

What is the theological basis of this teaching? "For a man indeed ought not to cover his head, forasmuch as he is the image and glory of God: but the woman is the glory of man" (verse 7). God has chosen that a man's uncovered head reflects His image and glory in man; woman's covered head reflects the glory of the man.

This reflected glory is based on the order of creation. "For the man is not of the woman; but the woman of the man. Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man" (verse 8-9). That these things are important even in the spiritual realm is revealed in the next statement: "For this cause ought the woman to have power on her head because of the angels" (verse 10). Angels are spirits. It is not just in the physical realm that the authority represented by the length of hair is important: even angels take note of a person's obedience or disobedience in this matter.

After establishing divine order of creation and of authority, this passage affirms that the man and the woman are equally important to each other and equal value in the kingdom of God (verse 11-12).

The Covering

The inspired Apostle Paul believed the church at Corinth would naturally understand the validity of his teaching on this subject: "Judge in yourself: is it comely that a woman pray unto God uncovered?" (Verse 13). He did not think this should be a surprise to Christians, for the lesson of a clear distinction between male and female in this matter is deeply rooted even in nature: "Doth not even nature itself teach you, that, if a man have long hair, it is a shame unto him? But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her: for her hair is given her for covering"(Verse 14-15).

The words "have long hair" in these verse are translated from the Greek word komao, which means "to let the hair grow." The word "hair" in verse 15 in the phrase "her hair is given her for a covering" is translated from the Greek kome, which refers to uncut hair. This further explains verse 6, which declares it to be a shame is a woman's hair is shorn (cut) or shaven. Her long, uncut hair is a glory to her, for it illustrates her loving submission to her husband or father.

On the other hand, it is a shame for a man if he allows his hair to grow uncut. For a man to cut his hair reflects his submission to Christ; uncut hair on a man symbolizes rebellion against Christ.

The covering mentioned in this passage is the woman's uncut hair. Verse 15 is the only place the word "covering," a noun, appears in the passage. Previously, the words "uncovered" and "covered" appear. These two words are adjectives; they do not specifically says, "Her hair is given for a covering."

The word "for" is translated form the Greek anti, which means "against" or "instead of". Here the Bible itself declares that a woman's long, uncut hair is given to her instead of (for) a covering, and this is the inspired explanation of verse 5 and 6.

Thus, if a woman cuts or shaves the hair on her head, it is in the eyes of God a shameful dishonor of her father or husband. If a man allows his hair to grow long, it is a shameful dishonor of Christ.

Contention

The passage concludes, "But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the churches of God" (verse 16).

Contention is always the result of pride (Proverbs 13:10). If any man proudly argued against this teaching, he needed to realize that none of the churches of God had a custom allowing men to pray or prophecy with their heads covered with long, uncut hair. Nor did they permit woman to pray or prophesy unless their heads covered with long, uncut hair.

Conclusion

The sincere person who wishes to please God will want to obey His Word in every respect. He will partake of the bread and cup of the Lord's Supper with the greatest of reverence, because these symbols represent the body and blood of Christ (verse 20). And a man will cut his hair, while a woman will allow hers to grow, because these symbols represent their relationship to God and to God-given authority.

Grace + 0 = Salvation UPCI Tract

In an editorial one minister declared, "There is nothing that can be added to bring salvation to a soul. "Grace," he wrote, "wrought salvation with no strings attached." Another minister stated. "Grace plus nothing equal salvation."Is this biblical? Have these ministers gone farther than the Scriptures go? Must not the recipient of salvation take some corresponding action in response to grace? If there is nothing that one can do, or if no response is necessary, what about the scriptural passages that call for action?

When guilty sinners asked, "Men and brethren what shall we do?" the Apostle Peter replied, "Repent . . ." (Acts 2:37-38). When Saul of Tarsus inquired, "Lord, what wilt thou have me do?" the Lord answered, "Go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do" (Acts 9:6). After a devastating earthquake, while springing into the crumbled ruins of the prison in an attempt to take his own life, the Philippian jailer heard the voice of Paul call out, "Do thyself no harm, for we are all here." He was sure his prisoners would be gone. When he discovered them yet present, he turned to Paul and Silas and cried out, "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?" Their answer was, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved and thy house" (Acts 16:25-31).

In each of these scriptural incidents, action was demanded of the inquirer. The first was, "Repent"; the second, "Go; the third, "Believe." All three called for action of the will. A command was issued in each instance. It was not Grace plus nothing equals salvation." It was grace plus faith plus obedience equals salvation"! Or "Grace plus obedient faith equals salvation."

Grace is God's Act

Grace is the unmerited, undeserved favor of God bestowed on a person through the atoning sacrifice of the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace is the source of salvation. Grace means that God initiates salvation. It includes every act on God's part that brought salvation to mankind. God's grace caused Him to manifest Himself in flesh as Jesus Christ, assume limitations, freely give Himself on Calvary and arise on the third day for our justification.

God Alone is the Source of Salvation

Salvation was initiated in heaven as God's plan. Man was not counseled concerning it. In fact, man had nothing to do with its institution other than being the object of it!

"God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life" (John 3:16).

"God, who is rich in mercy, for His great love wherewith He loved us. . ." (Ephesians 2:4).

"For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that ye through His poverty might be rich" (II Corinthians 8:9).

From these verses the role of grace in salvation is evident---grace initiates salvation.

Faith and Obedience are Man's Response

Faith takes God's grace, mercy and kindness and appropriates it to an individual's own life. "For by grace are ye saved through faith" (Ephesians 2:8).

Faith is the agency in the heart of a man that receives the message of God's great grace, applies grace to his own condition, and sees a way out of his lost state. In other words, faith appropriates salvation.

Finally, obedience steps upon the scene and becomes the active agent, motivating one to act on what grace has provided and faith appropriated. Actually we can view obedience as included in true biblical faith and not something apart from it. Since many people think of faith as merely mental assent, we must stress that saving faith does involve obedience. At least nineteen passages in the New Testament adjure obedience to salvation. In short, obedience activates salvation.

"And we are witnesses of these things; and so also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey Him." (Acts 5:32).

"But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered unto you." (Romans 6:17).

"He became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey Him" (Hebrews 5:9).

The truth about salvation can be illustrated by a checking account. The account in the bank is the source of money and corresponds to grace. The act of cashing the check represents obedience.

Let us suppose someone wants to give you a gift of $1,000. He writes a check for that amount and instructs you to cash it. It is yours; you have the check in your hands. But the money is still in the bank and not in your hands until you cash the check.

Your act of cashing the check is the required obedience, and this obedient response is needed if you are to enjoy the benefits of the bank account and check. If you do not act, the bank retains the money in the donor's account and you do not get it! So it is with God. The donor is God, the check is faith, and obedience cashes the check.

The doctrine referred to in Romans 6:17 is experienced earlier in that chapter. Romans 5:20-21 depicts the wonderful grace of God that always abounds more than sin and leads to eternal life. Then Romans 6:1-7 describes the means by which grace is applied. Specifically, the Roman Christians died to sin, were baptized into Jesus Christ, thereby being baptized into His death and being buried with Him in baptism, and arose to walk in newness of life.

In other words, they obeyed the command to repent, be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, and receive the Holy Spirit. This experience identified them with Christ's death, burial and resurrection, thereby bringing to them the abounding grace of God's provision. Their obedience, which was faith in action, was the channel through which they received God's grace.

No, it is not "Grace + 0 = Salvation." Rather, "Grace + Faith + Obedience = Salvation." If a person does not obey, then he does not truly believe, and if he does not believe then he has not received the grace of God. Acts 2:41 depicts the proper attitude that we must have towards the revelation of God's grace: "Then they that gladly received His word were baptized: and the same day were added unto them about three thousand souls."

After hearing about the grace of God, the crowd believed by receiving Peter's word and immediately obeyed by being baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Likewise Saul immediately obeyed when Ananias told him what to do (Acts 9:17-18;22:16), and the Philippian jailer obeyed after Paul and Silas had explained the way of salvation to him (Acts 16:31-34).

Obedience is the criterion of faith. We must respond in obedient faith to receive the grace of God in our lives. We must not be misled into thinking that no response on our part is necessary for us to be saved. We must obey God's word. We must believe and obey the message preached by the apostles and received by the crowd on the Day of Pentecost: "Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost" (Acts 2:38).

The Gift of the Holy Spirit UPCI Tract

The gift of the Holy Spirit has become the topic of much discussion in our day. Men and women of all persuasions and from all walks of life have become interested enough to search for greater understanding of this phenomenal spiritual experience. Capturing headlines, dominating the content of many religious periodicals, and generally creating excitement, this canon of apostolic faith deserves a sincere appraisal.

The Facts

The Holy Spirit is God. "God is a Spirit" (John 4:24). "There is… one Spirit" (Ephesians 4:4). To become a subject in the kingdom of God, Jesus said a person must be "born again," or "born of water and of the Spirit" (John 3:3-5). The birth of the Spirit and the baptism of the Spirit are synonymous terms. The Apostle Peter understood this truth as he spoke to the multitude in Jerusalem on the Day of Pentecost: "Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost" (Acts 2:38).

This experience was received by the Jews on Pentecost (Acts 2:1-40, the Samaritans (Acts 8:15-17), and the Gentiles (Acts 10:44-48), plainly indicating that it was meant for all people regardless of race, creed, color, or station in life. The new birth, consisting of water and Spirit, was never set forth as being optional or unessential. "Ye must be born again" are the words of Jesus in John 3:7. Until a person is born of the Spirit, he cannot be called a "son " of God.

The Privilege

But why concentrate only on the absoluteness of the command? It is a blessed privilege to experience a release of spirit, finding freedom of soul and expression in the baptism of the Holy Spirit. There is no other experience similar to it. "Incomparable" is the only adequate description of this filling. The transition is to an entirely new realm and way of life. A complete transformation takes place. The soul has an empty place "in the shape of God" that nothing else will fit or satisfy. The baptism of the Spirit completely satisfies every longing of the soul. In this experience is fulfillment.

The Evidence

There are two major evidences of the baptism of the Holy Spirit. The initial, outward evidence is speaking with tongues, which means speaking miraculously in languages the speaker does not know.

Speaking with other tongues has been connected with Spirit baptism since the beginning of the church age. On the birthday of the New Testament church, the Day of Pentecost after Christ's ascension, approximately 120 disciples of Christ were inundated by the Spirit of God and "began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance" (Acts 2:1-4). The household of an Italian centurion received the same spiritual experience, which the Jewish Christian onlookers readily identified, "for they heard them speak with tongues" (Acts 10:44-48). In Acts 19:1-6, a group of John the Baptist's disciples heard about the Holy Ghost from the Apostle Paul; they too were filled with the Spirit, "and they spake with tongues."

We cannot adequately express with our own words the ecstasy experienced in the baptism of the Spirit. Only through unaccustomed words of heavenly coherence can we utter what our souls would express.

There are perhaps several other reasons why God chose speaking in tongues as the initial evidence of this spiritual baptism. It is an objective, external evidence that recipients and onlookers can both identify with certainty (Acts 10:46). It is a uniform evidence-all the disciples on Pentecost, all the household of Cornelius, and all the believers in Ephesus spoke in tongues. "So is everyone that is born of the spirit" are the words of Jesus in his description of this spiritual new birth (John 3:8). Speaking in tongues is the most unruly member of the body (James 3:8), and its being tamed by God is evidence of His complete control.

Further evidence of the Spirit's abiding presence in our lives is the fruit of the Spirit, which Paul mentioned in Galatians 5:22-23: "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law."

The Promise

Was the baptism of the Holy Spirit for the apostles or early disciples only? Is it today available to only a select few who are "superspiritual"?

The obvious answer to these questions is no. The Apostle Peter made it every plain in his message on the Day of Pentecost that the gift of the Holy Ghost is for everyone: For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call" (Acts 2:39). (See Luke 11:13). Our faith, obedience, and submission to the Lord Jesus and His gospel qualify us for this most joyous of all experiences. (See Acts 5:32; 11:15-17.) As Isaiah 12:3 states, "With joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation."

Seek Him Today, for "he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him" (Hebrews 11:6). "Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters" (Isaiah 55:1). This means you!

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Divine Healing UPCI Tract

God is the Great Physician. His knowledge of the human mind and body is complete. He can do more for the sick and diseased that can all earthly doctors and surgeons combined. He created us: is it not reasonable, then, to believe that He can heal us when we are sick?

The Provision of Healing

Christ's suffering and death purchased healing for us-physically, mentally, and spiritually. "Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows…With his stripes we are healed" (Isaiah 53:4-5). This promise definitely includes physical healing, for the Gospel of Matthew says this passage was fulfilled by Christ's healing of people who were sick: "He cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that were sick: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses" (Matthew 8:16-17). (See also I Peter 2:24).

The healing ministry of Christ did not end with His earthly life; it is part of His work in the church today. He promised, "These signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils… they shall pay hands on the sick, and they shall recover" (Mark 16:17-18). Listed among the gifts of the Spirit for the present-day church are "the gifts of healing" (I Corinthians 12:9).

James 5:14-15 presents God's plan for divine healing: "Is any sick among you? Let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: and the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up." Laying on of hands and anointing with oil usually accompany prayer for healing, in accordance with God's Word and to focus faith.

Faith in the Lord is the key to receiving healing. The Gospels record that Jesus healed people according to their faith. (See Matthew 9:29; 13:58; Mark 2:5; 5:34, 36; 9:23-24; 10:52.) By the power of God the Apostle Paul was able to raise up a lame man at Lystra because he perceived that the man had faith to be healed (Acts 14:8-10).

Prayer for healing, like all prayer, must be offered by faith in the name of Jesus, with proper motives, from a repentant heart, and in submission to the will of God (Acts 3:16; James 4:3, I John 3:21-22; 5:14-15). God does not always answer in the manner and time that we expect, but we must always keep our trusts in Him, even when we do not understand circumstances. Moreover, whatever healing or release from handicaps and weaknesses that Christians to not receive in this life, they will obtain in the resurrection, for their mortal bodies will be glorified and given immortality, and death itself shall be destroyed (I Corinthians 15:26, 49-57).

Healing in Bible Times

God gave the first recorded promise of divine healing soon after He brought the Israelites out of Egypt. He told them, "I am the LORD that healeth thee" (Exodus 15:26). Psalm 103:3 describes God as the One "who healeth all thy diseases."

The Old Testament records a number of miracles of healing and even raising of the dead. For example, God used the prophet Elijah to restore a dead child to life (I Kings 17:22). Through the prophet Elisha He raised a child to life and brought cleansing to Naaman the leper (II Kings 4:32-35; 5:1-14). God healed King Hezekiah in response to his prayer and added fifteen years to his life (II Kings 20:5).

The New Testament records many healings in the earthly ministry of Jesus, and He performed many that are not individually recorded. "Jesus went about all Galilee….healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people" (Matthew 4:23). He gave sight to the blind, unstopped deaf ears, cleansed lepers, made the lame to walk, and raised the dead (Matthew 11:4-5).

After Christ's ascension, He continued His ministry of healing through His apostles and other disciples. Working through Peter and John, He healed a lame man who had never walked (Acts 3:6-8). Many miracles occurred in Stephen's ministry, and many people were healed during Philip's revival in Samaria (Acts 6:8; 8-7). Through God's power, Peter raised Dorcas from the dead (Acts 9:36_42). And God worked special miracles of healing in the ministry of Paul (Acts 19:11-12).

Comparatively few healings of that time were recorded, for Acts 5:16 states, "There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed wit unclean spirits: and they were healed every one."

God Heals Today

God still heals today. Many contemporary instances are documented in two books published by Word Aflame Press:Miracles in Our Day and God Answers Prayer. These examples demonstrate that God's promise of healing is still being fulfilled.

The good that medical doctors and medicines do is to be appreciated, for God is the ultimate source of all healing. It is He who has given doctors skill and intelligence, and it is He who created the substances from which medicines are extracted or manufactured.

Doctors and medicines, however, can only assist the human body in renewing the natural healing power invested in it by the Creator. Even when a person receives medical assistance, he can still look to God for divine healing. God can heal with medical help, but He also can and often does heal miraculously without any human assistance.

Many people in our churches can testify to being miraculously healed by God. And what God has done for others, He will do for you. Whatever your sickness or disease. He can make you whole. Look to Him today for your healing.

The Apostles' Doctrine UPCI Tract

The Bible

The Bible is the inspired Word of God, giving a true history of the creation of heaven, earth, and humanity and containing a correct prophecy of the ages to come regarding heaven, earth, and the destiny of humanity. Moreover, there is no salvation outside of what is taught in its pages.

God

There is only one God (Deuteronomy 6:4). He is the Creator of heaven and earth, and of all living beings. He has revealed Himself to humanity as the Father (Creator), in the Son (Savior), and as the Holy Ghost (indwelling Spirit).

Father

God is a Spirit (John 4:24). He is the Eternal One, the Creator of all things, and the Father of all humanity by creation.

He is the First and the Last, and beside Him there is no God (Isaiah 44:6).

There was no God formed before Him; neither shall there be after Him (Isaiah 43:10).

Son

Jesus is the Son of God according to the flesh (Romans 1:3) and the very God Himself according to the Spirit (Matthew 1 :23). Jesus is the Christ (Matthew 16:16); the Creator of all things (Colossians 1:16-17); God with us (Matthew 1:23); God made flesh (John 1:1-14); God manifested in the flesh (I Timothy 3:16; He which was, which is, and which is to come, the Almighty (Revelation 1:8); the mighty God, everlasting Father, and Prince of peace (Isaiah 9:6).

Jesus Himself testified of His identity as God when He said, "He that hath seen me hath seen the Father" (John 14:7-11) and "I and my Father are one" (John 10:30).

It took shedding of blood for the remission of the sins of the world (Hebrews 9:22), but God the Father was a Spirit and had no blood to shed. Thus He prepared a body of flesh and blood (Hebrews 10:5) and came to earth as a man in order to save us for in Isaiah 43:11 He said, "Beside me there is no Saviour." When He came in flesh the angels sang, "For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord" (Luke 2:11).

Holy Ghost

The Holy Ghost is not a third person in the Godhead, but rather the Spirit of God (the Creator), the Spirit of the resurrected Christ. The Holy Ghost comes to dwell in the hearts and lives of everyone who believes and obeys the gospel, as the Comforter, Sustainer, and Keeper (John 14:16-26; Romans 8:9-11).

Sin

Sin is the transgression of the law, or commandments of God (I John 3:4). The guilt of sin has fallen upon all humanity from Adam until now (Romans 3:23). The wages of sin is eternal death (Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:14) to all those who refuse to accept salvation as set forth in the Word of God.

Salvation

Salvation consists of deliverance from all sin and unrighteousness through the blood of Jesus Christ. The New Testament experience of salvation consists of repentance from sin, water baptism in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and the baptism of the Holy Ghost, after which the Christian is to live a godly life (Acts 2:36-41).

Water Baptism

Water baptism is an essential part of New Testament salvation and not merely a symbolic ritual. It is part of entering into the kingdom of God (God’s church, the bride of Christ), and therefore, it is not merely a part of local church membership. (See John 3:5; Galatians 3:27.)

Mode of Baptism

Water baptism is to be administered only by immersion. Paul said, "We are buried with him [Jesus Christ] by baptism (Romans 6:4 see Colossians 2:12), Jesus came up "out of the water" (Mark1:10), and Philip and the eunuch went down "into the water" and came up "out of the water" (Acts 8:38-39).

Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection are applied to our lives when we experience New Testament salvation: "Repent [death to sin], and be baptized [burial] every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost [resurrection]." (See Acts 2:38; Romans 6:1-7; 8:2.)

Sprinkling, pouring, or infant baptism of any kind cannot be substantiated by the Word of God, but are only human traditions.

Formula for Water Baptism

The name in which baptism is administered is vitally important, and this name is Jesus.

Jesus’ last command to His disciples was, "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost" (Matthew 28:19). We should notice that He said name (singular) not names’,. As previously explained, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost are not names of separate persons, but titles of positions held by God. An angelic announcement revealed God’s saving name in the New Testament: "She shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins" (Matthew1:21).

The apostles understood that Jesus was the name to use at baptism, and from the day that the church of God was established (the Day of Pentecost) until the end of their ministry, they baptized all nations (Jews-Acts 2:38-41; Samaritans-Acts 8:16 Gentiles-Acts 19:5) in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.

In fact, Jesus is the only name given for our salvation. "Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved" (Acts 4:12).

Baptism of the Holy Ghost

The baptism of the Holy Ghost is the birth of the Spirit (John 3:5). This spiritual baptism is necessary to put someone into the kingdom of God (God’s church, the bride of Christ) and is evidenced by speaking in other tongues (other languages) as the Spirit of God give utterance.

It was prophesied by Joel (Joel 2:28-29) and Isaiah (Isaiah 28:11), foretold by John the Baptist (Matthew 3:11), purchased by the blood of Jesus, and promised by Him to His disciples (John 14:26; 15:26). The Holy Ghost was first poured out on the Day of Pentecost upon the Jews (Acts 2:1-4), then upon the Samaritans (Acts 8:17), and later upon the Gentiles (Acts 10:44-46;19:6). "The promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call" (Acts 2:39).

Tongues

Speaking in tongues means speaking miraculously in a language unknown to the speaker, as the Spirit gives utterance. Tongues can be classified in two ways, according to function:

(1) speaking in other tongues as the initial evidence of the baptism of the Holy Ghost and (2) the gift of tongues as mentioned in I Corinthians.

1. Speaking in other tongues as the Spirit of God gives utterance is the manifestation God has given as the definite, indisputable, supernatural witness or sign of the baptism of the Holy Ghost (Acts 2:4; 10:46; 19:6).

It was prophesied by the prophet Isaiah as the rest and the refreshing (Isaiah 28:11-12), foretold by Jesus as a sign that would follow believers of the gospel (Mark 16:17), and experienced by Jews and Gentiles alike.

2. The gift of "divers kinds of tongues," mentioned by Paul in I Corinthians 12:1-10 and concerning which he gave regulations in I Corinthians 14:1-40, is given both for self-edification (I Corinthians 14:4) and for the edification of the church (I Corinthians 14:27-28).

In church meetings the gift of tongues is used to give a public message, and it is to be interpreted. Since this gift can be misused in public, it needs proper regulation (I Corinthians 14:23-28). Not all believers exercise the gift of tongues, which is different in function from tongues given by God as the initial witness of the baptism of the Holy Ghost.

Paul said, "Forbid not to speak with tongues" (I Corinthians 14:39) and "I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all" (I Corinthians 14:18). Who dares to teach or preach to the contrary?

Holiness

After we are saved from sin, we are commanded, "Go, and sin no more (John 8:11).

We are commanded to live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world (Titus 2:12) and warned that without holiness no one shall see the Lord (Hebrews 12:14).

We must present ourselves as holy unto God (Romans 12:1), cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit (II Corinthians 7:1), and separate ourselves from all worldliness (James 4:4).

If the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear? (I Peter 4:18).

No one can live a holy life by his own power, but only through the Holy Spirit. "Ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you" (Acts 1:8).

Divine Healing

God has made Himself known through the ages by miraculous healings and has made special provisions in the age of grace to heal all who will come to Him in faith and obedience. Divine healing was purchased for us by the blood of Jesus Christ, especially by His stripes (Isaiah 53:5; Matthew 8:16-17; I Peter 2:24).

Jesus went everywhere healing those who were sick (Matthew 4:23-24), and He commanded His disciples to do the same (Matthew 10:8). He said concerning those who believe the gospel, "They shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover" (Mark 16:18). Mighty healings and miracles followed the disciples where ever the gospel was preached.

There is no sickness or disease too hard for God. Any of us, our children, or our friends can he healed by the power of God.

"Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders (if the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: and the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up): and if he have committed sins they shall he forgiven him. Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed" (‘James 5:14-16).

Second Coming of Christ

Jesus Christ is coming back to earth in bodily form, just as He went away (Acts 1:11). He will catch away a holy people (His bride, His church) who have accepted redemption through His blood, by birth of water and of the Spirit, and who are found faithful when He comes.

"For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever he with the Lord" (I Thessalonians 4:16-17).

"One shall be taken and the other left" (Luke I 7:36). Will we be ready?

The signs of His coming are everywhere. The days of peril are here indeed, with forms of godliness void of the power of God; society and politics corrupted; and people’s hearts filled with pride, blasphemies, unholiness, love of evil, and love of pleasures (II Timothy 3:1-13). These things, together with multitudes running to and fro, the increase of knowledge (Daniel 12:4), the persecution of the Jews and their return to Palestine (Luke 21:24), and scores of other things are startling signs that Jesus’ coming is drawing near.

Wars, rumors of wars, famines, earthquakes, storms, floods, distress of nations, perplexity, and people’s hearts failing them for fear are sounding the solemn alarm that Jesus’ coming is at hand (Matthew 24:6; Luke 21:25-28).

"Prepare to meet thy God" (Amos 4:12).

Resurrection

There will be a resurrection of all the dead, both just and unjust.

"Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, and shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation" (John 5:28-29).

"And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God ....and the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them" (Revelation 20:12-13). (See also Daniel 12:2; I Corinthians 15:13-23.)

Judgment

"It is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment" (Hebrews 9:27). For this reason there will be a resurrection for everyone. "For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad" (II Corinthians 5:10).

The eternal destiny of every soul shall be determined by a just God who knows the secrets of everyone’s heart. "And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats: and he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left. Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. . . .Then shall he also say unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels. .

And these shall go away into everlasting punishment; but the righteous into life eternal" (Matthew 25:32-34, 41, 46).

The law-the Word of God

The judge- the righteous God

To be judged-our souls

What will the sentence be?

Life's opportunities past!

Reaping day at last!

Two verdicts pend:

Life or death!

"Choose you this day whom ye will serve" (Joshua 24:15).

The following references show plainly that speaking in tongues as the evidence of the Holy Ghost has been given by God to earnest, God-fearing people down through the years.

Schaff-Herzog Encyclopedia of Religious Knowledge, vol.3, page 2369, "Tongues, Gift of": "A phenomenon of the Apostolic age, technically known as the ‘glossolalia.’ In later time analogies have been found for it in the ‘speaking in tongues’ of the Camisards, Prophets of the Cevennes, Early Quakers and Methodists, ‘Lasare’ in Sweden (1841-1843), converts in the Irish revival of 1859, and particularly in the Catholic Apostolic (Irv-ingite) Church."

Schaff-Herzog Encyclopedia of Religious Knowledge, vol.2, page 1119, "Irving, Edward": "In 1830 the news was spread abroad of the strange speaking with tongues which occurred in widely separated parts of Scotland. In 1831 prophecy and tongues appeared in Irving’s church and Irving fell in with the movement, heartily convinced of its spiritual basis and divine authority."

Schaff-Herzog Encyclopedia of Religious Knowledge, vol.1, page 422,’ ‘Catholic Apostolic Church": ‘Pious Presbyterian men and women believed that their organs of speech were used by the Holy Spirit for the utterance of His thoughts and attentions.’’

Encyclopedia Britannica, New Werner Edition, vol.4, page 749, "Camisards": "Speaking in tongues, accompanied by all kinds of miracles, was common among the Camisards and Cevennes of Southern France in the 18th century. Children, under the influence of supernatural power, spoke and prophesied in languages unknown to them."

Encyclopedia of Religion and Ethics, edited by James Hastings, vol.7, page 424: "In 1831 the gift of tongues and prophecy appeared, it was believed in answer to fervent prayer, among the members of Irving’s congregation."

Butler, Christian Denominations of the World, "Edward Irving (1792-1834)": "He proclaimed his conviction that the gifts of the Holy Ghost, such as tongues, healing, etc., were withheld only because of the want of faith, and ere long there were several persons in his church who claimed the gift of tongues."

Abingdon Bible Commentary, page ~ 190:" Scottish peasants spoke in tongues."

Webster’s New International Dictionary, 2nd edition, page 1056, "Gift of Tongues": "A phenomenon experienced by some of the Christians of New Testament times, the nature of which seems to have been a kind of ecstatic utterance usually unintelligible to the hearers and even to the speakers, therefore requiring interpretation; glossolalia. Similar phenomena have in modern times been experienced by some of the early Friends, Jansenists, Methodists, etc."

WHAT THEN?

By J. Whitfield Green (John 3:16; Malachi 4:1)

When the great plants of our cities Have turned out their last finished work;

When our merchants have sold their last yard of silk And dismissed the last tired clerk;

When our banks have raked in their last dollar And paid the last dividend;

When the Judge of the earth says, "Close for the night," And asks for a balance-WHAT THEN?

When the choir has sung its last anthem, And the preacher has made his last prayer;

When the people have heard their last sermon, And the sound has died out on the air;

When the Bible lies closed on the altar, And the pews are all empty of men;

And each one stands facing his record, And the great Book is opened-WHAT THEN?

When the actors have played their last drama, And the mimic has made his last fun;

When the film has flashed its last picture, And the billboard displayed its last run;

When the crowds seeking pleasure have vanished And gone out in the darkness again;

When the trumpet of ages is sounded, And we stand up before Him-WHAT THEN?

When the bugle’s call sinks into silence, And the long marching columns stand still;

When the captain repeats his last orders, And they’ve captured the last fort and hill;

And the flag has been hauled from the masthead, And the wounded afield checked in;

And a world that rejected its Savior; Is asked for a reason-WHAT THEN?

But though we or an angel from heaven; preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed" (Galations 1:8).

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'After Death...What?' UPCI Bible Tract

Can anyone think of a more relevant question? All of us pass through the narrow passageway leading from thins life to the next-- the passageway we call death. We shall all experience the transition into a new realm, another existence beyond this life and world we know today.

Let us for a moment consider the personal experience we shall have with death. One day our hands will be folded across our lifeless breast and our eyes will be closed as our body takes its last ride to the cemetery. The purple curtains will be drawn. "The black camel of death," said one, "will kneel for each of us at our door, and we shall have no choice but to mount and ride off into the desert of darkness." Death is no respecter of persons.

Beyond life what?

We may only speculate on certain aspects of the future, not knowing much that it holds, bet we do know the One who holds the future in His hands. And it is He who has revealed much of the future to us. He who knows the end from the beginning, the future as well as the past. Reveals in His Word that at death the body returns to the earth, while the soul goes to a temporary destination to await final judgment. Each of us determines in this life what our destiny will be; it will depend upon our response to redemptive plan that God designed for the sinner's deliverance from eternal doom.

We may ascend to a place of peace in the presence of God, as Paul declared in II Corinthians 5:8. It is possible for us to dwell eternally in a place of happiness, bliss and contentment, knowing that our redemption has been completed, that we have finished our course in faith, and that we are being rewarded. Or we may descent into a place of suffering, there to be detained until the final judgment and then to be sentenced to the everlasting punishment of the lake of fire. (See Matthew 25:46; Luke 16:22-26; Revelation 20:11-15).

Both places are, in a sense, temporary, for we shall wait until our souls are reunited with our bodies in the resurrection. Jesus described the resurrection in John 5:28-29, and Paul spoke in detail of the first resurrection in I Thessalonians 4:16-17.

The resurrection of the just and the resurrection of the ungodly are separated by one thousand years of peace on earth (Revelation 20:2-7). The just of the present age will be those who have been redeemed by the blood of the Lamb-baptized in His name and filled with His Spirit; the ungodly will be those who have reused to surrender to the terms of the gospel.

Final Reward of the Righteous

For those who are saved, there will be the city not made with hands- the new Jerusalem. This city is described in Revelation 21 as the eternal home of the redeemed.

Missing in this city will be the evil things that are found in every large earthly city. Gone will be all crime an violence. God's people will walk the golden streets without fear of molestation.

Revelation 21:18 describes the wall of this city as jasper and the city itself as pure gold. There will be no need for the sun or moon there, for the Lamb will be the light of the city (Revelation 21:23).

And, wonder of wonders, the redeemed will enjoy the blessings of this city eternally. The poet exulted:

When we've been there ten thousand years,

Bright shining as the sun,

We've no less days to sing God's praise

Than when we'd first begun.

The Fate of the Wicked

In contradistinction, for unbelievers there is 'the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone" (Revelation 21:8). The only emotions there will be agony and regret, and from that place there will be no escape.

The Present Determines the Future

Eternity-never-ending ages! A person's state there is totally dependent upon the present-what he does during time. His eternal destiny will be decided by whether or not he trusts in the redeeming blood of Christ and avails himself of its merits through faith and obedience.

Let us consider today the nearness of our souls to the rendezvous with death. David solemnly declared, "There is but a step between me and death" (I Samuel 20:3). Death is a certain step, and yet it is an uncertain step as to time, place, and manner. It is, further, a solitary step so far as other human beings are concerned. Only Christ can go with us through that dark valley.

Are you ready for that moment and for the eternity to follow?

The Bible proclaims how to prepare for eternity and enjoy eternal life with Christ: "Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall received the gift of the Holy Ghost" (Acts 2:38).

UPCI Bible Tract

According to both the Bible and history, the New Testament church invoked the name of Jesus at water baptism. Its baptismal formula was "in the name of Jesus Christ" or "Lord Jesus," not "in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost."

The Scriptural Record

Every time the Bible records the name or formula associated with an actual baptism in the New Testament church, it describes the name Jesus. All five such accounts occur in the Book of Acts, the history book of the early church. It records that the following people were baptized in Jesus' name.

The Jews, "Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost" (Acts 2:38).

The Samaritans. "They were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus' (Acts 8:16).

The Gentiles. "And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord" (Acts 10:48). (The earliest Greek manuscripts that we have say, "In the name of Jesus Christ," as do most versions today.)

The disciples of John (rebaptized). "They were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus" (Acts 19:5).

The Apostles Paul. "Arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord" (Acts 22:16).

Moreover, the Epistles contain a number of references or allusions to baptism in Jesus' name. See Romans 6:3-4; I Corinthians 1:13; 6:11; Galatians 3:27 ; Colossians 2:12; James 2:7.

The only verse of Scripture that anyone could appeal to in support of a threefold baptismal formula is Matthew 28:19, in which Jesus commanded baptism "in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost." The word name in this verse is singular, however, indicating that the phrase describes on supreme name by which the one God is revealed, not three names of three distinct persons.

The apostles understood Christ's words as a description of His own name, for they fulfilled His command by baptizing in the name of Jesus. There is only one God (Deuteronomy 6:4), and He has one supreme name today (Zechariah 14:9). Jesus is the incarnation of all the fullness of the Godhead (Colossians 2:9). Jesus is the name of the Son (Matthew 1:21), Jesus is the name by which the Father is revealed to us (John 5:43; 10:30; 14:9-11), and Jesus is the name in which the Holy Spirit comes (John 14:16-18, 26).

Luke 24:47 is a parallel verse to Matthew 28:19, and describes Jesus as saying that repentance and remission of sins-and baptism is for the remission of sins (Acts 2:38)-would be preached "in his name." Jesus is the only saving name, the name in which we receive remission of sins, the highest name made known to us, and the name which we are to say and do all things (Acts 4:12; 10:43; Philippians 2:9-11; Colossians 3:17).

Thus the one supreme, saving name of Matthew 28:19 is Jesus. We are to fulfill the command of that verse as the early church did, by invoking the name of Jesus at baptism.

The Historical Record

Respected historical sources verify that the early Christian church did not use a threefold baptismal formula but invoked the name of Jesus in baptism well into the second and third centuries.

Encyclopedia of Religion and Ethics (1951). II, 384, 389: "The formula used was "in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ" or some synonymous phrase; there is no evidence for the use of the triune name… The earliest form, represented in the Acts, was simple immersion… in water, the use of the name of the Lord, and the laying on of hands. To these were added, at various times and places which cannot be safely identified, (a) the triune name (Justin)…"

Interpreter's Dictionary of the Bible (1962), I 351: "The evidence… suggests that baptism in early Christianity was administered, not in the threefold name, but 'in the name of Jesus Christ' or 'in the name of the Lord Jesus.'"

Otto Heick, A History of Christian Thought (1965), I, 53: "At first baptism was administered in the name of Jesus, but gradually in the name of the Triune God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Hasting's Dictionary of the Bible (1898). I, 241: "[One explanation is that] the original form of words was "into the name of Jesus Christ" or 'the Lord Jesus,' Baptism into the name of the Trinity was a later development."

Williston Walker, A History of the Christian Church (1947), page 58: "The trinitarian baptismal formula,,, was displacing the older baptism in the name of Christ."

The New Schaff-Herzog Encyclopedia of Religious Knowledge (1957), I, 435: "The New Testament knows only baptism in the name of Jesus… which still occurs even in the second and third centuries."

Canney's Encyclopedia of Religions (1970), page 53: "Persons were baptized at first 'in the name of Jesus Christ' … or 'in the name of the Lord Jesus'… Afterwards, with the development of the doctrine of the Trinity, they were baptized 'in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost.'"

Encyclopedia Biblica (1899), I, 473: "It is natural to conclude that baptism was administered in the earliest times 'in the name of Jesus Christ,' or in that 'of the Lord Jesus.' This view is confirmed by the fact that the earliest forms of the baptismal confession appear to have been single-not triple, as was the later creed."

Encyclopedia Britannica, 11th ed. (1920), II 365: "The trinitarian formula and triune immersion were not uniformly used from the beginning… Baptism into the name of the Lord [was] the normal formula of the New Testament. In the 3rd century baptism in the name of Christ was still so widespread that Pope Stephen, in opposition to Cyprian of Carthage, declared it to be valid."

Christians today should use the biblical baptismal formula as found in the New Testament. Everyone should be baptized by immersion in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ for the remission of sins.

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Plan of Salvation in Spanish

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Good morning everyone. The following is the Biblical plan of Salvation in the Spanish language. Feel free to print it down and share it. More helps and information including radio programs and web sites in Spanish can be found at http://www.ipuic.org PLAN DE SALVACION Predicamos el plan de salvación neotestamentario, basados en Hechos 2:38, es decir arrepentimiento, bautismo en agua en el nombre de Jesús, y la llenura del Espíritu Santo con la evidencia de hablar en nuevas lenguas. El arrepentimiento, el bautismo en agua en el nombre de Jesús, y la llenura del Espíritu Santo, es lo que le permite al hombre vivir una verdadera vida de santidad. Tras la primera predicación de la iglesia apostólica, algunos de los oyentes se conmovieron de corazón y preguntaron a los apóstoles que era lo que tenían que hacer para ser salvos. Entonces "Pedro les dijo: Arrepentíos, y bautícese cada uno de vosotros en el nombre de Jesucristo para perdón de los pecados; y recibiréis el don del Espíritu Santo" (Hechos 2:38). La declaración del apóstol Pedro, reflejaba las palabras dichas por el Señor Jesucristo, acerca del plan de salvación que Dios tenía en mente para el periodo de la gracia (o de la Iglesia). "Respondió Jesús: De cierto, de cierto te digo, que el que no naciere del agua de agua y del Espíritu, no puede entrar en el reino de Dios" (Juan 3:5). Para cumplir el plan Bíblico de salvación, una persona debe nacer de nuevo sintiendo dolor por su pecado a través del arrepentimiento (Proverbios 28:13, Hechos 22:16, 2. Corintios 7:10), siendo sepultado juntamente con Cristo por el bautismo en el nombre de Jesús (Romanos 6:4-6), y resucitándo a una nueva vida recibiendo el regalo del Espíritu Santo (Romanos 8:9) con la evidencia de hablar en otras lenguas como el Espíritu de Dios le de que hable (Hechos 2:3-4). Arrepentimiento: Los Pentecostales Apostólicos, creemos que el arrepentimiento es esencial para la salvación (Lucas 13:5). Definimos el arrepentimiento como apartarse del pecado y volverse hacia Dios. El verdadero arrepentimiento requiere que el hombre reconozca que es un pecador, haciendo una confesión de sus pecados a Dios, creyendo que Dios le puede perdonar y limpiar de todos ellos (1 Juan 1:9). Creemos que el arrepentimiento está acompañado por un dolor piadoso, que es el motivador del verdadero arrepentimiento (2. Corintios 2:10). El arrepentimiento también es un requisito previo para recibir el Espíritu Santo (Juan 14:17; Hechos 2:38). Por último, la habilidad de arrepentirse es temporal y sólo puede lograrse mientras uno está vivo (Hebreos 9:27). Bautismo en el Nombre de Jesús: Para los Pentecostales Apostólicos, El bautismo es otro componente esencial para la salvación. Aafirmamos la necesidad del bautismo como es mostrado en Mateo 28:19, Marcos 16:16, Hechos 2:38, 1. Pedro 3:21, etc. El modo de bautismo es por inmersión completa en el agua, invocando el nombre de Jesucristo. Los Pentecostales Apostólicos creemos que la salvación no se puede recibir sin el bautismo, específicamente sin la invocación del nombre de Jesús. Para hacer esta afirmación, Nosotros nos apoyamos en Hechos 2:38, Hechos 8:16, Hechos 10:48, y Hechos 19:5. Además recalcamos que estas son las únicas escrituras que muestran lo que se hizo en la iglesia primitiva. Bautismo del Espíritu Santo: Los Pentecostales Apostólicos confiesamos que el bautismo del Espíritu Santo es parte del plan de salvación, y que hablar en lenguas (es decir, hablando en idiomas que uno nunca ha aprendido anteriormente) por el poder de Dios, es la evidencia inmediata, exterior, notable, y audible de ser bautizado con el Espíritu Santo. Ellos creen que el don del Espíritu Santo es una promesa para todos los que crean en el evangelio, sin tener en cuenta raza, cultura o idioma (Hechos 2:4, 2:17, 2:38-39, 10:46, 19:6, 1. Corintios 12:13). La lengua se convierte en el vehículo de expresión del Espíritu Santo (Santiago 3), y Dios toma el mando de la vida del creyente. Enseñamos que el fruto del Espíritu (Gálatas 5:22-23), no debe confundirse con la señal inicial de recibir el Espíritu Santo, pues el fruto del Espíritu es la señal permanente del Espíritu Santo. El fruto del Espíritu toma tiempo para desarrollarse o cultivarse, por consiguiente no calificaría como una señal inmediata, exterior e identificable de recibir el Espíritu Santo. En el libro de los Hechos, las lenguas son diferentes en funcionamiento y propósito a las lenguas de 1. Corintios 12-14. Ambas citas no mencionan la misma experiencia. En los Hechos de los Apóstoles, las lenguas sirven como la señal firme de recibir el Espíritu santo; mientras que en 1. Corintios 12-14 el apóstol Pablo está haciendo una exposición del don de lenguas que era administrado por algunos creyentes. Uno recibe a Cristo cuando recibe el Espíritu Santo (Romanos 8:9). Santidad Los pentecostales del nombre de Jesucristo, creemos que la salvación se obtiene por gracia a través de la fe en Jesucristo, y no por las obras (Tito 3:5), pero la fe sin obras está muerta (Santiago 2:24-26). Definitivamente ningún ser humano en esta tierra, podrá "ganar" su salvación por tratar de "vivir" el evangelio, sin OBEDECER primero la salvación que está ordenada para todos los hombres, debajo del cielo. La santidad es y debe ser resultado de la obediencia inicial a la salvación y no producto de practicar "normas" de estilos de vida, como el vestirse, peinarse, alimentarse, etc. La santidad que vive el creyente se debe reflejar interior y exteriormente, pues todo nuestro ser, espíritu, almacomo la santidad, caracterizan al verdadero pueblo de Dios: “Ten cuidado de ti mismo y de la doctrina; persiste en ello, pues haciendo esto, te salvarás a ti mismo y a los que te oyeren.” (1 Timoteo 4:16). y cuerpo, debe ser guardado irreprensible para la venida de nuestro Señor Jesucristo (1. Tesalonicenses 5:23). La verdadera doctrina, así Dios nos ha mandado a abstenernos de toda especie de mal (1. Tesalonicenses 5:22). También la Biblia nos insta a acatar los mandamientos de Dios (1. Juan 2:4). Es aquí precisamente que todo aquel que haya obedecido la salvación que anuncia el evangelio de la gracia y la bondad de Cristo podrá definitivamente amar y obedecer los mandamientos originales de la ley de Dios, que estuvieron basados antiguamente en la ley de Moisés, bajo la ley de la "espada del juicio divino" de que el que no los hiciera ciertamente moriría; mandamientos que ahora obedecemos bajo la ley de Cristo, la ley del amor y del cumplimiento, los cuales por la obra redentora y reconciliadora del Señor Jesús en el calvario, fueron elevados a un nivel en que la justicia divina los ve y considera a través de la obra expiatoria de Cristo, y por lo tanto toda obediencia a ellos, es resultado primero de la obra que hizo el Señor. Cuando nosotros obedecemos sus mandamientos, alcanzamos la garantía de los beneficios de la redención alcanzada por Cristo, por eso la salvación nunca ha sido lograda por ningún mérito personal de los creyentes, pues todo el mérito pertenece a Cristo. La santidad del creyente está unida al acontecimiento maravilloso de la promesa del Señor Jesús, de que un día vendrá por su iglesia."Seguid la paz con todos, y la santidad, sin la cual, nadie verá al Señor..." (Santiago 12. 14). In Jesus, Dana Klein

Sound the Alarm!

The following joke was shared by one of my Louisiana friends.
It is very funny but really got me thinking today.There are so many messages out there that claim truth yet they are shady when compared to the Bible. We need to make it simple so even the hardest of understanding can be saved. How we
present truth is very important. Our attitude must personify the love of Jesus. We cannot be prideful about knowledge that is given to us freely from Jesus. It is the duty of those who teach the Bible to communicate it to those who are seeking direction so that they can clearly see the path laid out before them.It is easy to get frustrated when someone you teach does not seem to see the simplest things. That is where patience comes in.We need to present the truth in love. Paul told Timothy to study. We need to study the Bible if we are to communicate it to others. We cannot just study the night before or thirty minutes before we stand in the pulpit or arrive to teach Bible study. A true workman prepares for his job and is skilled. Words are important. Teaching the Bible is very different from preaching evangelistically. Have patience and keep teaching!

Eph 4:15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:


Reverend Boudreaux was the part-time pastor of the local Cajun Baptist
Church and Pastor Thibodaux was the minister of the Covenant
Church across the road.

They were both standing by the road, pounding a sign into the ground, that read:

'Da End is Near
Turn Yo Sef 'Roun Now
Afore It Be Too Late!'


As a car sped past them, the driver leaned out his window and
yelled, 'You religious nuts!'


From the curve they heard screeching tires, and a big splash...


Boudreaux turns to Thibodaux and asks, 'Do ya tink maybe da sign
should jussay.....'Bridge Out?'

In Jesus,
Dana Klein

Spanish Language Helps

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The internet links below are to Spanish language teaching websites:

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http://www.studyspanish.com

http://www.spaleon.com/index.php

http://www.spanishprograms.com/

http://www.spanishunlimited.com/


In Jesus,
Bruce

Keep Studying!

Php 2:8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
Php 2:9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:
Php 2:10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;
Php 2:11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Php 2:12 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
(Php 2:13) For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.
Php 2:14 Do all things without murmurings and disputings:

Have you ever thought something meant one thing and it actually meant another?
I used to believe some things that were not Biblical, because I allowed the world around me to educate me about Jesus. I also have been a Christian for
over twenty years and have heard a lot of preaching and teaching. Some good
and some lacking but a lot of preaching and teaching nevertheless.
I used to believe that the three wise men were really at the manger scene when Jesus was born. One time in a live nativity I put on a costume and helped reenact that scene but it was not truly done Biblically.

The Bible says they came to a house.
Mat 2:11 And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.

Herod actually had baby boys killed ages two and younger when the wise
men did not return. He based his reasoning on the amount of time that
the men had related the star had been sighted.

Matthew 2:7 Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.

When he set out to kill Jesus he used this information.

Mat 2:16 Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men.

I also thought that the Bible said Adam and Eve ate an apple when in fact
the Bible says its fruit. It never describes an apple at all. The pictures
we see in childhood books show an apple usually. Apples have never given
me discernment.

Gen 2:17 But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die.

The story of Jonah usually shows a whale swallowing Jonah. The book of Jonah
says a great fish. The book of Matthew however does say whale.

Mat 12:40 For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.

I recently read a chapter of a book by a well known Apostolic author. He used
one of the above scriptures in Philippians to support a theory that he was trying to express. He misunderstood the text though, and honestly we can do the same unless we
really read it and comprehend what we read. He penned the words that one
day every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is
Lord. He then on went to describe how even old knees are going to be made
to bend to revere that name. He is wrong in his theology. This is not what the
Bible says. How many times have we all been guilty of this? I am not just typing this to insult the man for misquoting the Scripture. I have heard it preached in various assemblies among various denominations just as he stated it. It does not
though mean its Biblical. When studying the chapter you come to understand that its
talking about how He did not come to earth giving himself honor but took on the
form of a man. The Bible says that all things 'SHOULD'bow the knee in honor and respect to His Name. He came and showed us that it can be done. We can live for Jesus
without sin and walk in obedience by His example, and being filled with His
Spirit. He gives us the overcoming power.
We need to be careful with the Scriptures, and make sure we are not using them
to support our theories. The Bible says only what it says. We cannot over spiritualize it nor can we deny truth. We have to rightly divide the Word.
I have many times heard that same passage of Scripture used to prove that
at the end of all time the devil and his evil angels and all the enemies of
mankind are going to bow and say, Jesus is Lord! I don't see where it says
that in Philippians. It does say however to work out your own salvation with
fear and trembling. It speaks of having a right spirit and right attitude
not seeking glory or self, just as Jesus did.
I hope today this has helped someone to really look at the Bible. I don't
claim to know it all but do claim to be trying to better understand
the Bible. I have to stand before Jesus one day and give an account for my life.
I don't want to be trying to use excuses with the Lord but want to hear well
done my good and faithful servant. Today I challenge you to really read a chapter of the Bible in its context and consider how to apply those passages to your life.
You will be better for having done so.
In Jesus,
Dana Klein

We are going to Mexico!

The atmosphere in our home is great. We are all so excited and trying to learn
new words in Spanish. Over the Thanksgiving holidays we will be ministering and
preaching the Gospel message in Mexico. Everyone says don't drink the water. I
am not so concerned about the water we drink but more that they drink the Living
Water that they will never thirst again.
The Bible says this:
Joh 4:10 Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water.
Blessing people with food, clothes and material things is a good thing but not the greatest thing we could do for them. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the greatest
gift you can share with anyone.
Please keep us in prayer.
In Jesus,
Dana Klein

Christians Should NOT Die of Sickness or Diseases

As a Christian, I will not die of sickness or disease.

I may die of old age.

I may die as a martyr.

If the rapture comes first, I will be going to Heaven raptured to be with the true Jesus!

Abraham

“And these are the days of the years of Abraham's life which he lived, an hundred threescore and fifteen years. 8 Then Abraham gave up the ghost, and died in a good old age, an old man, and full of years; and was gathered to his people.” Genesis 25:7-8

Moses

“And the LORD said unto Moses, Behold, thy days approach that thou must die: call Joshua, and present yourselves in the tabernacle of the congregation, that I may give him a charge. And Moses and Joshua went, and presented themselves in the tabernacle of the congregation.” Deuteronomy 31:14

“So Moses the servant of the LORD died there in the land of Moab, according to the word of the LORD.” Deuteronomy 34:5

“And Moses was an hundred and twenty years old when he died: his eye was not dim, nor his natural force abated.” Deuteronomy 34:7

Job

“So Job died, being old and full of days.” Job 42:17

David

“Now the days of David drew nigh that he should die; and he charged Solomon his son, saying,” 1 Kings 2:1

“So David slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David.” 1 Kings 2:10

When Christians obeys Jesus, they will be blessed! Disease and sickness are not blessings!

“Blessed shalt thou be when thou comest in, and blessed shalt thou be when thou goest out.” Deuteronomy 28:6

When Christians disobey Jesus, they will be cursed! Disease and sickness are curses!

“Cursed shalt thou be when thou comest in, and cursed shalt thou be when thou goest out.” Deuteronomy 28:19

“The LORD shall make the pestilence cleave unto thee, until he have consumed thee from off the land, whither thou goest to possess it. 22 The LORD shall smite thee with a consumption, and with a fever, and with an inflammation, and with an extreme burning, and with the sword, and with blasting, and with mildew; and they shall pursue thee until thou perish.” Deuteronomy 28:21-22

“The LORD will smite thee with the botch of Egypt, and with the emerods, and with the scab, and with the itch, whereof thou canst not be healed. 28 The LORD shall smite thee with madness, and blindness, and astonishment of heart:” Deuteronomy 28:27

“The LORD shall smite thee in the knees, and in the legs, with a sore botch that cannot be healed, from the sole of thy foot unto the top of thy head.” Deuteronomy 28:35

“Then the LORD will make thy plagues wonderful, and the plagues of thy seed, even great plagues, and of long continuance, and sore sicknesses, and of long continuance. 60 Moreover he will bring upon thee all the diseases of Egypt, which thou wast afraid of; and they shall cleave unto thee. 61 Also every sickness, and every plague, which is not written in the book of this law, them will the LORD bring upon thee, until thou be destroyed.” Deuteronomy 28:59-61

“I also will do this unto you; I will even appoint over you terror, consumption, and the burning ague, that shall consume the eyes, and cause sorrow of heart: and ye shall sow your seed in vain, for your enemies shall eat it.” Leviticus 26:16

A Christian living under the blessing of Jesus should never be sick or diseased!

“But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.” Isaiah 53:5

“Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.” 1 Peter 2:24

Jesus’ atonement removed all sickness and disease from Christians. If you are sick or diseased, why?

“Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.” 1 John 3:4

“Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him.” 1 John 3:6

“He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. 9 Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.” 1 John 3:8-9

“We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not.” 1 John 5:18

Sinless Perfection – you probably don’t have it!

You probably don’t know how to receive it.

If you sin, expect to be sick and diseased!

Expect to die of these diseases!

How does one arrive at 'sinless perfection'?

“John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the

latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire:”

Luke 3:16

Very briefly, fire baptism is a part of a Christian receiving the baptism of the Holy Spirit. The problem is fire baptism is not taught as part of Holy Spirit baptism. So, Christians don't know they are being fire baptized. They don't know their need, so they can't accept fire baptism by faith as a part of Holy Spirit baptism. All who have been Holy Spirit baptized have been fire baptized!

You need to accept your fire baptism by faith then rely on Jesus whose power provides you with 'sinless perfection'.

Now, walk out your salvation living a sinless life.

If you were to sin:
"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." 1 John 1:9

You must be HOLY.
"Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy." 1 Peter 1:16

You must be PERFECT

“Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.” Matthew 5:48

Dr. Bruce Klein, ThD
Bibleteach@hotmail.com

Apostolic Theological Seminary
www.acseminary.webs.com

A Time and A Season

Last Saturday my husband drove me back to the town where I grew up. We traveled
down tree lined lanes and looked at beautiful historic homes. I can see why as a child
I thought I lived in paradise on Earth. Huge Live Oak trees speckled with lazy Spanish Moss gracefully sat sleeping on lawns freshly cut by its human servants. The chocolate milk Bayou Teche rolling along as it has for centuries just as when early settlers and Native Americans used it for travel. We saw lilac colored Water Hyacinths in bloom with lilly pads big enough for the largest bullfrog to rest on. These are my childhood memories. I attended many festivals on the Bayou's murky banks. Fourth of July fireworks exploded in my mind as I looked at the tree line near the waters edge. Nothing can bring you back to childhood like a trip home. Catfish cooking over outdoor fires and grilled hot dogs along with the sound of music playing from hometown bands is like no other memory. The sights, smells and sounds that came from Savoie Domicile's Store on the corner near Willow Street rang back through my mind. I would play with his grandson while mom or dad enjoyed a visit with my cousins or "Mr. Savoie" as we all affectionately called him. It seems like yesterday that Clarence Granger would get on his delivery bike and bring groceries over to my
Mama. The smells of Italian Sausage can not be beat. I hope "Mr. Savoie" gave that recipe to someone and did not bring it to the grave with him. He made the absolute best sausage in the world and I loved having it for dinner. What a protected life I lived in that beautiful city on the banks of the Bayou. How great it would be to keep all those memories in one place and be able to take them out one by one and reminisce about days gone by. Today is the end of one season and tomorrow the beginning of another. I am so thankful for the seasons around us and the seasons of life. I cannot go back and relive the Spring but I can remember in Fall that
new memories will replace the old ones that are falling down around us and new life will replace the old because the Bible promises us seasons and in Genesis it states :

Gen 1:14 And God said,Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years:

Ecc 3:1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

He gave us seasons for a reason. They are a gift to us. I am very thankful today for all the good and perfect gifts Jesus has given me.

Even when we fail Jesus is merciful and we may in fact reap what we sow just as Adam did when he fell into disobedience in the garden and reaped a hard life for mankind.

Gen 3:17 And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it: cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life;

There was in due season a redemption from this curse when Noah was born : Gen 5:29 And he called his name Noah, saying, This same shall comfort us concerning our work and toil of our hands,because of the ground which the LORD hath cursed.
The Name Noah means Rest or Comfort.

When someone lives a disobedient life and is reaping the benefits of that life the Bible says the way of the transgressor is hard such as the life Adam lived and all of mankind after he sinned the sin of disobedience. The Prophet Isaiah spoke to Israel concerning the promise of rest to come but the Bible says they would not hear. It is recorded by Historians that the Prophet Isaiah was cut in half by a saw. Some say he was placed inside a tree and cut in half and then burned. The Bible does not say how he died but we no longer see him prophesying after the reign of Manasseh who was a very evil ruler. How sad when people don't want to hear what their very own Creator has to say. Read the beautiful words of Isaiah


Isa 28:11 For with stammering lips and another tongue will he speak to this people.

Isa 28:12 To whom he said, This is the rest wherewith ye may cause the weary to rest; and this is the refreshing: yet they would not hear.

The Prophet Jeremiah was ordered by the Lord to rewrite the scrolls after King
burned them in Jeremiah 36 verse 27. The Lord then added to His words even more
judgement. How sad when men do not want to hear the words of the Lord.

If you today are reading this then you can repent and obey the words of Jesus and still receive comfort and have the curses on your life removed and blessing to replace them:

The Holy Ghost is called the Comforter but in order for you to receive it and continue
to have it dwell inside of you you must become obedient to the Word of the Lord:

Joh 14:15 If ye love me, keep my commandments.

Joh 14:16 And will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;

Joh 14:17 Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.

Joh 14:18 I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.

Jesus said these things concerning who and what the Holy Ghost is and what it takes to receive the lifting of the curse of sin from your life. We don't have to continue to live
a life of disobedience and curse but can enter into that rest and refreshing in this
life. We don't have to wait until the waters recede from the earth. We can have it
now.

We can rest from our earthly labors and hopeless lives and drink from heavenly water which will restore our souls. Adam did not have the drink to restore his soul and neither did Noah but Jesus does as He said in Matthew:

Mat 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.


Rev 22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.

No, the chocolate colored milky water from that old Bayou cannot give me life but only serves as a reminder of what life was like when I was a child. The water that Jesus gave me on the day that He fulfilled the promise of the Comforter in my life is what is going to last.
Memories are only captured thoughts of bygone days that are either written down or recalled in books or articles like this one. My concern is not living in the past but living for all
eternity. I am so glad that life gives us seasons just as the earth rotates through them. If it were always winter in my life then I would be concerned because coldness and bitterness can destroy things. Things cannot be planted in the ice and snow. If it were always spring and I never grew to maturity in the areas that are meant to grow and bear fruit then others would not be able to share in the ministry that Jesus has placed in my hands.
1Co 13:11 When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.
I cannot return to childhood but have to keep maturing to be all I can be for Jesus.
I am very thankful for all of life's seasons as well as those around us. All are a blessing.
In Jesus,
Dana Klein

Really know your Bible!

What a day we live in. I am so astounded at the number of Apostolic preachers who do not know their Bible. It is sad in our day and time. We have the true plan of Salvation so we should of all people regard the Apostle Paul's admonition to Timothy and study to show ourselves approved. We can use many excuses but to enter the pulpit of a church when people are taking time to come and hear what we have to share and not preparing something worth learning
is outrageous and lazy. The Bible speaks of the sluggard and the sloth and what Jesus thinks of them. We should never be slothful in Jesus' business. To teach or preach the Word is a divinely appointed ministry. We need to always be ready to give an answer to all men of the hope that is within us. If we are to give an answer it cannot be from our own fleshly philosophies or the philosophies of men but divinely inspired from the Words of Jesus. Shame on us when we trust in the arm of the flesh and only study when we have a sermon or Bible study to teach.
We traveled over four hours to a church meeting someplace between the North and South Pole. When we arrived the Pastor was on a trip. He had another minister come and fill in
for him. The Minister was a really nice guy. He began to preach that the reason it was
so hard to work for Jesus was because the ground was still cursed from the days of Adam and Eve and the fall. He failed to study the rest of the chapter and sadly folks came up short. That is what happens to us when we try to preach a message off of old stale bread we preached years ago or on recollection. We need to be prepared to give Jesus' people fresh bread. If the young man with the loaves and fishes were not prepared he would not have been part of the miracle that fed the five thousand and preached all over the world two thousand years later.
I don't care if you work two jobs. If Jesus gave you a place to teach then he should come first not mammon. We so many times remember the scripture not to give place to the devil but forget the one that says seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you. We cannot love this present world more than Jesus. He does not play second fiddle to anyone. Either He is your first love or you have no love at all.
He does not play the mind games that man plays. We so often love to equate Him with the
God who bends low for little children but forget He is also the one who made the mountains tremble so much that the children of Israel would rather that Moses approached Him than do it themselves. We cannot fit Him into the religious mold of today that makes Him a
god who you can use when you want to. He is not the make a wish coordinator. He is the Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End, The First and the Last, He who came and is and is to come. He is the only Savior. We need to rethink our position in the Kingdom.
Read your Bible for your own self. Don't go by what you hear over every pulpit.
The truth of the matter is that Noah's own Dad prophesied over him. He was a descendant of Enoch. The Word says that La'mech in Genesis 5:29 spoke of Noah saying, This same shall comfort us concerning the work and toil of our hands, because of the ground which the Lord hath cursed. In Genesis chapter 8 verse 21 it says this, "The Lord smelled a sweet savour, and the Lord said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man's sake: for the imagination of man's heart is evil from his youth; neither will i again smite any more every thing living as I have done. 22 While the earth remaineth seed time and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and the day and night shall not cease."
Noah was a deliverer in his time. He was a child born with a destiny to fulfill and he fulfilled it. If we are to fulfill our own destiny then we need to obey Jesus' words to us. Thankfully Noah obeyed or there would not have been left a man or woman upon the earth and the curse would not have been lifted. If you want the curse lifted off of your family that has plagued them for centuries then obey and lead them out of sin into the safety of the ark of Jesus Christ. Noah's obedience is again mentioned in the New Testament when it is spoken of that eight were saved by water concerning salvation and the necessity for water baptism for salvation. How anyone can read these verses and say Baptism is just a type and an outward sign is a sure indicator that they do not study and read to get either just enough for a sermon or did not read the whole chapter or study the verses. They are like the man who preached that the earth is still cursed and that man still toils in the same manner. Sorry folks it just isn't so. The earth is back in order thanks to Noah and Jesus lifted the curse. I am so glad I know who Jesus is. May I encourage you today to read the whole story and preach the whole message because if you do not you will be left behind. Those movies called left behind have nothing on what is going to really happen. Read the book for yourself.
In Jesus,
Dana Klein

Prayer Requests

Hello Friends,

We are waiting on Jesus to direct us to the church He would like us to pastor.

We will be teaching New Testament Greek starting this Friday at New Life Church in St. Francisville, Louisiana. Brother Bobby Clark is our pastor; he pastors this UPC church.

Please pray for my Louisiana State University (LSU) students.

As a hospice chaplain, I have patients who are dying. Last week three patients died. Please pray I will be able to reach living patients with salvation.

I am trying to finish a book to be published.

I have been invited to teach the Bible at a pastor's conference in Mexico, December 28 to January 2.

We are praying about a new Apostolic Theological Seminary in Jamaica, Burma, and Liberia.

In Jesus,
Bruce

Demonic Attack

Hello Students,

Sometimes, demonic attack may work like this:

Oppression > Depression > Possession

In Jesus,
Bruce

My Thoughts for Today

I hope everyone had a great Summer. I hated for it to end.
Now that school is back in session, I have more time to devote to studying and writing
thanks to my dear sweet husband's taking care of me. His taking responsibility for
our family allows us all to devote ourselves to becoming more like Jesus. Thank you, Bruce.

I read an article this morning that I am very much in agreement with. Dr.Klein also has written a study on this subject. We are willing to share and discuss this study.
Just drop a line to our email box. The article link can be found on Brother Dennis Beards web site at:
www.dennisbeard.org/the-errors-in-the-doctrine-of-soul-sleep.html

He has a number of good articles including one on Denominations that I think
are well worth your time reading. You can link to our studies and read Dr.Klein's study on Denominations and see the likenesses in these studies. These are two men
of Jesus who study the Word as Paul advised Timothy.

It is so refreshing to meet Apostolic people who can get a plate and serve themselves from fresh things that Jesus has prepared for them. We need to guard ourselves against spiritual retardation. Babies in a high chair demand to be fed. Many adolescents still don't want to get out of bed in the morning and pick-up after themselves. Some seek attention by purposely doing things to be corrected or
acting rebellious for attention. Let us check ourselves.
I pray that some can move past that. Hungry children who have been left to themselves often can be found eating what is not good for them. It is sad when ministers do not pray or study. It is my prayer that the ministry would desire to do as Jesus exhorted and feed His sheep. If we feed those whom Jesus has given us the right things, then we have hope that they can learn to feed themselves and others being born into the family of Jesus. We cannot keep a house full of screaming demanding youngsters. In most families, the older helps with the younger. My oldest son Derek would often help me pack the diaper bag and load-up things for his sister when we were headed to an appointment. He also helped me in and around the house, so I did not have to do it all myself. When Christians become more mature, they should not have to be asked to help but offer help. It can be cleaning the church to teaching a class or leading a group door knocking. We should always read our Bibles and pray and fast regularly. These are basic things. If a person doesn't do basic things, then they are incapable of being trusted with greater things. It's so funny that we can resent being asked to watch over the parking lot, but if we are asked to be the main speaker, we become so excited. Serving is serving no matter what the part. Whatever we do to help souls reach salvation is important. We are all witnesses.

I am amazed by the amount of people who expect the pastor to do it all and the amount of pastors who expect to do it all themselves. The five ministries consists of more than just Pastor. We are often times referred to in scripture as the Household of Faith. If a household is to run correctly, then it takes the whole team pitching in or resentment can set in and overwork can cause the one who is doing it all to be weary.
Learn to share responsibility with others.

Paul said to follow him as he followed Christ. Jesus fasted and prayed and taught truth and did not candy coat it to make it easier to swallow. He did however break it down so all could understand. There were children following him such as the young man who had the loaves and fishes that he shared. We need to be careful that we don't try to deceive people into believing what we believe. You say," What do you mean Sister Klein?" I mean not dealing with what the Bible really teaches and expecting someone to be baptized to join the church without genuine repentance. How about those who keep side stepping the issue of false doctrines such as the trinity and false Plans of Salvation? It is not Biblical to lead someone in a sinners prayer asking Jesus to come into their heart and tell them they are saved. That is not what the Apostles taught. One Evangelist I heard preached "God has no grandchildren." People need to be genuinely born again of the water and the Spirit just like Jesus said in the book of John to Nicodemus. They need to be taught that the trinity is a false doctrine and that many other doctrines are false. We cannot share a gospel that is missing the elements. The Bible says taste and see that the Lord is good. People can tell if something is missing. We need to feed the whole Lamb to our neighbors as the Israelites were commanded during Passover that their sins be remitted, and they be spared judgment. If we skip one portion then we are going to be guilty of the blood of our neighbors. Jesus help us today to preach the Whole Gospel to the Whole World as one group states.

If you attend a church, and they are wishy washy and allow people who preach false doctrine to preach in the pulpit, then leave it. You are out of the will of Jesus.
If someone is new and learning, that is different, but to call and commission someone who teaches false doctrine is wrong. Approach the Pastor and elders as to why they are doing this. If they do not turn from it, vote with your feet........run.....run.....run...don't look back. Lot's wife looked back, and remember what happened to her?

In Jesus' Name,
Dana Klein

The Name of Jesus

Praise the Name of Jesus! We are so glad the Lord has revealed to us His Name and the truth of salvation. It is so great to attend Apostolic services where the Gospel of Jesus Christ is preached fully. So many times people forget whose Gospel it is that they preach and lift up the ministry of the Apostles greater than that of Jesus Christ.
We need to understand that they were teaching and preaching just what Jesus taught them. He taught them the correct way to water baptize. He taught them about the Holy Spirit baptism and what was going to happen to them. He opened their understanding to the Scriptures. When we preach or teach it is to help people get to know Him in a manner consistent with the Bible and all that is taught in it. Not just to form another group or have a following of our own. We are to lead people to Jesus and allow them to develop a relationship with Him first and then with those who are their Brothers and Sisters in the Gospel. It is a sin to lead someone to Jesus and then
teach them that your word or your opinion has more weight than the Bible.
There is a teaching called Apostolic Secession which you can read about on this link:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostolic_succession
We need to guard against having that attitude. The ministry are not Lords over Jesus' heritage. We are servants of Jesus. He would have us minister to them and wash their feet yet we do not always see the ministry doing what Jesus did. Many times we see ministry full of self importance conveying to others about them their importance rendering Jesus less important and brotherly love unimportant.
Jesus expects us to be humble servants not opinionated rulers.

John 13:4 He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself.
	Jhn 13:5		After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe [them] with the towel wherewith He was girded.

We need to learn to know Him(Jesus) as the Apostle Paul so diligently prayed for his own life. So many times we look to follow Paul as he followed Christ and forget its Jesus we are following. We are not lawgivers or judges. Being seated with Christ Jesus in heavenly places does not mean that we are above others in this life but we are hid in Him. We need to take on the Image of Jesus. We are created in His image and if we don't reflect His mercy and grace then we don't really know Him at all.
I don't feel that I have arrived or attained that I can scold all of you who are reading this but I do hope for myself that I can reflect a genuine Christian attitude and become all I can become in Jesus.

Jesus Bless you,
Dana Klein

Bass Guitar Helps

Hello Friends,

Helps for those wishing to play the bass guitar.

Bass Clef Note Quiz:
http://www.studybass.com/tools/bass-clef-notes/

Free Download - Bass Scales Charts:
http://www.easymusiclessons.com/bass-scales.html

PDF Chart of the Circle of 5ths & 4ths:
(All 15 Major & Minor Key Signatures - sharps & flats association with a key)
http://www.studybass.com/lessons/harmony/the-circle-of-fifths-diagram/


In Jesus,
Bruce

'Lukewarm' are Those Headed for Hell!

Hello Students,

"So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth." Revelation 3:16

What is a 'lukewarm' Christian?

A 'lukewarm' Christian is one who does not do all that Jesus requires.

Are you a member of a church which does not allow you to minister as Jesus has gifted you? Are you gifted in prophecy, but Jesus or the pastor does not allow you to prophesy? A church based on man's tradition does not allow time for the gifts to operate.

In Jesus,
Bruce

Seeking the Face of God

2Ch 7:14 — If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

The Hebrew phrase is 'upon whom my name is called'. That would be the people who
upon whom the Name of Jesus is called.
Many times I have read this passage, but this morning I read the entire chapter setting, and it is so much more than repentance during prayer. If I could get every saint of Jesus to understand that He has to come first, not the job, not the children, not the wife or husband but Jesus. He has to be sought!

Psa 88:13

But unto thee have I cried, O LORD; and in the morning shall my prayer prevent thee. If we will turn to Jesus first and lay aside all other plans and seek His will and His face, then we will have revival. It comes no other way. Apostolic Pentecostals like to sit back and recall the old time revivals, but it's sad that they only continue to look back. Our greatest revival is ahead. We need to put into place the old landmarks of prayer and fasting and seeking the face of Jesus. It's not about personal victory it's about Kingdom Victory for Jesus. It's about the Bride of Jesus Christ coming together and getting ready for the Marriage Supper. Come Lord Jesus, we pray but oh let us be ready when He does come and let Him not find us prayer less and selfish. In Jesus, Dana Klein

Casting-out Demons

Hello Friends,

Last evening in an Apostolic church's meeting, Dana was on fire as she preached.

During her preaching, she called people by name stating their needs.

A couple came to the altar for the Baptism of the Holy Ghost.

First, they did a lot of repentance.

Next, we cast out a lot of demons, closing doors that the demons had used to enter. We placed the blood of Jesus over the doors. Husband and wife did a lot of throwing-up as the demons were leaving! The Holy Spirit gave us both, individual names of demons to cast out.

After ministering to them for maybe an hour or two, he just took off and went into the baptismal tank. In the tank, he cried out to Jesus asking for forgiveness. Then he asked his wife for forgiveness, then his three children, then his Mom. There was a lot of crying. I was crying. Then I water baptized him in the name of Jesus Christ for the washing away of sin. He came out of the water speaking in tongues!

Thank you, JESUS!!!!!!

Then we lead his wife into the baptism of the Holy Ghost.

They both had been previously water baptized the right way in this church.

They went home a new family!!!!!!!!

He and I will be together Monday AM.

In Jesus,
Bruce

The International Church of Jesus Christ Cleveland, Tennessee

We are in service tonight in Cleveland, Tennessee at the International Office Church of the Churches of Jesus Christ. What a blessing to hear the testimonies and worship songs of the Children of Jesus. Many gave testimonies of the great things Jesus has done for them during the week and in the last few years of living for Jesus. We are excited about being here among such loving people who are seeking Jesus. What a blessing. If you
are in our area then come by the church. The services are Wednesday at 7pm and Sundays 11 am and 6pm.
In Jesus,
Dana Klein

Mountain Churches

We are having a fantastic time on vacation. We have just finished preaching in
Cleveland, Tullahoma and Athens, Tennessee. The saints were so much fun . They rode with us in the church bus to Athens to preach for Elder Barnes. They sure could sing and play music. We toured the dairy in Athens and went to the Russell Stover Candy Factory Outlet Store. The Church in Cleveland is having a daily prayer meeting at 11:00 which is very encouraging. They must get up every morning and thank Jesus for living in such a beautiful place. We are in the mountains tonight feeling very thankful for our church family in St.Francisville that we know are praying for us. We are missing you all.
Tomorrow we head for the Cumberland Gap and Cherokee. It has been such a great trip so far. We stopped in Tellico Plains on the way to Gatlinburg and were very blessed
by how beautiful it is. There are so many things to do its hard to choose which to do first.
I wanted to share a prayer request with all our friends. My Sister Gayle has had back surgery today and needs a speedy recovery. Please keep her in prayer.
In Jesus,
Sister Klein

Correspondence Degree Study with Apostolic Theological Seminary

NEW as of July 2009, Correspondence degree study is available for Bachelor of Theology, Master of Theology and Doctor of Theology degrees from Apostolic Theological Seminary. The correspondence degree study is only available within the United States of America.

It works like this, after seminary fees are paid, you would receive three Biblical study manuals by snail mail. When the quizzes, tests, and papers are completed for those courses, we would snail mail the next three Biblical study manuals. Your course questions would be answered as quickly as we can. We are available by phone, email, and snail mail. We would like you to ask us questions. We look forward to teaching you one on one as you earn your degree(s)!


In Jesus,
Bruce & Dana Klein

The Body of Jesus Christ

1Co 12:14 For the body is not one member, but many.
It was such a blessing this year to travel to many new places and meet Brothers and Sisters we did not know for the first time. In heaven the fellowship will continue without a break. Here we have to depart for home and see them or call them or email them. I pray for many people daily who I have a burden to see do their all for Jesus in this world. In the next world it will not be a concern. We went to Alabama and
met new family members who were such great musicians. We went to Tennessee and met new family members who were great musicians and singers and preachers and Bible teachers. We also traveled to many places in Louisiana this year and met
Bible teachers, preachers and teachers. We traveled to Africa and met preachers,
Bible teachers and singers and all manner of gifted Brothers and Sisters. I am so thankful that Jesus is using His body the Church of Jesus Christ to reach the world around them. It is encouraging to see. Most every day we get emails about the work we do and the message we preach. We get pictures and updates from the Body of Jesus around the world and it is very encouraging to us to see what is happening. If all we had to go by is what we see right before our own eyes what a sad thing that would be but together we can join with others who believe this One God, Jesus Name Message of Salvation and rejoice in what is happening in the Body. I may not be a foot or a hand or an ear or a foot but I do have a place in the Body. We need to reach out and come together and share a word, a psalm and a heart chord so the Body can walk forward more often. I see that when we do all are encouraged. I am very thankful
that I get to travel and correspond with many and see the work of Jesus going forward and the Body growing daily.
In Jesus be Blessed today,
Dana Klein

Ear Training for Christian Musicians - Functional Ear Trainer

Hello Christian Musicians,

Functional Ear Trainer

These are great ear trainers for the beginner and advanced musician.

To download, click on the URL below:

http://www.miles.be/index.html

In Jesus,
Bruce

Redeeming the Time

We have been so busy in the past year that months have flown so quickly. I look at our children and am astounded at how they have grown. With that in mind I look to all that we have accomplished this year. Not long after we married we moved to Louisiana and began new jobs. My husband working as a full time Chaplain and I as a
Corrections Nurse. He had not long before moved all his things from Ohio to Florida before we made the move to Louisiana. In November of last year Asusa Charismatic Seminary in Nigeria had Bruce to speak at their graduation ceremonies on their newly purchased property. Next we packed our suit cases and drove up to Ohio for a family get together and to haul more stuff down South. The children have been working so hard to have good grades in school and meet new people. I looked over their year book today and there were so many good memories for them. It has been a fun year.
We have traveled to and through the states of Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee,
Ohio, Kentucky, Arkansas, Mississippi and are getting ready for a great two weeks of mountain hiking and outdoor fun. I quit working an outside job and began to write books at home and now am working on a degree in Biblical Studies. Just last May both Bruce and I traveled to Nigeria to preach crusades and conferences and attend the sixth year of Winds of Heaven Broadcast programs media ministry. That was totally fun. We got to minister together and see people receive from Jesus. We are to be back there in the month of November for a city wide crusade and services at the new facilities they have erected on the purchased property. In the meantime school will be starting up once again and whatever Jesus has in store for us. We were invited to many Church's to speak this past year and teach. We especially enjoyed teaching at the International Churches of Jesus Christ Conference in Cleveland, Tennessee. Several new seminaries started with one in Pearl River, Louisiana. Bruce mailed off many of his manuels to foreign countries and only Jesus knows what harvest will come of them. We plant, another waters but God gives the increase.
My husband and I have been so busy for JESUS. I say jokingly we are professional packers now. When Bruce says trip , we grab our suitcases and run for the(ha ha) door. We have made sandwiches on the road in the front seat of the van and know where each rest stop is. I am not complaining though because its a fun life living for Jesus and doing His work in the earth. It is worth every moment to see a soul filled with the Holy Ghost or hear that a Pastor has received revelation concerning who Jesus really is and now baptises correctly. Its worth it all for the one even if the ninety and nine have to be put on hold for a while. Jesus bless you today.
In Jesus,
Dana Klein

A Great Promise for ALL Christians

If you have repented (Acts 2:38), if you have been water baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ with the washing away of sin (Acts 22:16), and if you have been Holy Spirit baptized with the continued evidence of speaking in tongues (1 Corinthians 2,4,14), and you are seeking to do the will of Jesus (Matthew 7:21-23) then you are a Christian!

The following promise is for you:

"And the LORD (Jehovah), he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed." Deuteronomy 31:8

Before you were a Christian, and for those who refuse to become a Christian according to Jesus' Bible:

"And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; 2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:" Ephesians 2:1-2


In Jesus,
Bruce

The King James Version, Bible which can be Printed with Wide Margins

Hello Students,

I printout Bible pages to write my notes in the wide margins or on lined or blank pages behind the printed Bible pages.

Below is a website which provides the KJV Bible to be printed with wide margins.

http://www.thebelieversorganization.org/bible%20index%20page.htm


In Jesus,
Bruce

Aquila and Priscilla: A Team for Jesus!

Acts 18:2 And found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla; (because that Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome:) and came unto them. Act 18:3 And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tent makers.
Acts 18:18 And Paul after this tarried there yet a good while, and then took his leave of the brethren, and sailed thence into Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila; having shorn his head in Cenchrea: for he had a vow.
Acts 18:26 And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue: whom when Aquila and Priscilla had heard, they took him unto them, and expounded unto him the way of God more perfectly.
Romans 16:3 Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus:
1 Corinthians 16:19 The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.
2 Timothy 4:19 Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus.

In the Bible there are many accounts of this famous couple working together for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. They worked and laboured in the Gospel along side each other and alongside the Apostle Paul. They are always mentioned together in Scripture. You do not find one without the other mentioned. They worked together in the natural and in the Spiritual. If married couples today would realize that Jesus put them together for the same kind of ministry, then there would be less dissatisfaction in the home life and the church life. The Apostle Paul did not have a wife. He may have had one in the past before he became an Apostle, because we know he was part of the Sanhedrin, and they were required to be married, but we do not see him in Scripture having a wife. We have many friends in ministry who have great callings of Jesus.
It really encourages me to see them working together in the Gospel. It is a sad thing when only one Partner feels a call to the ministry when both are put together by Jesus for a specific purpose. It means they do not understand that each were given to the other by Jesus for His purpose. I so many times see the wife not feeling a part of the ministry. She is often left out or cast aside while the husband goes out to minister alone. Many times women feel like they are not the one called but He is.That is very far from the truth. If she were not called, then she would not be the one married to the man who is preaching. Maybe she is a teacher or a minister of music. It is possible that she is called to be his administrative assistant etc. We all have a place in the Church of Jesus Christ. The problem is that we have the denominational mentality such as the Baptist or Catholic or Church of Christ denominational background teachings as strongholds and the enemy is using them to keep couples who are called by Jesus from fulfilling their potential in the field that Jesus has called them into.
We cannot use having babies as an excuse. I preached pregnant as did many other Apostolic ladies. I took my nursing babies into the prayer room with me. I have pulled
over in the car many times to comfort a fussy baby coming back from a revival in another city. I was helping plant an outreach church once and my daughter Stephanie would come up in her walker right in front of the pulpit when I was preaching to listen to my voice. We cannot use children for an excuse when the real truth is WE DON"T WANT TO OBEY JESUS! Sister Nona Freeman took her babies to South Africa and still put up tents and preached to the villagers. Sister Alvear down in the nation of Brazil works right along side her husband planting churches and doing the gospel work. One couple went up into Nova Scotia. They had so much church work to do that he pastored one work while she pastored the other just across the border.They did not have enough pastors to go around and someone had to lead the group until a Pastor rose up or came to help them. We have to do what we can for Jesus. I tell my children at home that we should hurry and get all our work done on Saturday afternoon before dark preparing for our Sunday of rest and ministry. The Scripture that speaks of working before the night cometh where no man can work always comes to mind. We need to get together in our own households and families before we are able to teach others or we do not qualify for the work of Jesus.
I waited for years for the ministry Dr.Klein and I have together. I am very thankful for it. I don't expect to see him running off to to teach without me as his Partner, nor am I running off to preach without him as mine. We are a team as Aquila and Priscilla were, we and plan to keep it that way.
In Jesus,
Dana Klein

Apostlolic Church Needs a Pastor

Hello Friends,

Are you a pastor in the USA looking for a church to pastor?

A church about forty miles south of Montgomery, AL. doesn't have a pastor.

The church building is paid.

Please contact me if you are being led to pastor this church.

Dana and I taught this church June 14th, 2009.


In Jesus,
Bruce

The International Churches of Jesus Christ

Hello Friends,

Dana and I were the AM (11-2:30) Bible teachers for The International Churches of Jesus Christ, June 4th and 5th.

We will return to have a one week seminary starting December 27th..

Brother Mark Lawson started The International Churches of Jesus Christ. His son Brother Boyd Lawson presently leads the fellowship.

Of course, this fellowship is Apostolic.

The cost to be a member is $25 per year. The fellowship is both black and white with many foreigners as members - great mix!

We were loved by everyone! Another great blessing!

http://www.thecojcint.net/


In Jesus,
Bruce

Holy Spirit Baptism with evidence of Speaking in Tongues

Hello Friends,

My pastor, Brother Clark, New Life Church, St. Francisville, LA, USA, can lay hands on a person and he/she will receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues!

I know of many pastors who can't lay hands on a person with the results of them speaking in tongues.

Why??????

A pastor can't lay hands on someone for the baptism of the Holy Spirit unless he/she has received the baptism of the Holy Spirit.

"And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied." Acts 19:6

Of course, the true Biblical baptism of the Holy Spirit requires the proof of speaking in tongues!

"And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;" Mark 16:17

1 Corinthians 14:2,4,14

You believe, right? Mark 16:17 states those who believe will speak in new tongues/languages. Since you believe, why don't you speak in a new tongue? Just because your pastor doesn't have the experience doesn't mean you shouldn't. Your pastor can't lead you into something he doesn't have! When you face Jesus, you can't use your pastor for your excuse of disobedience!

The Holy Bible teaches at least two types of tongues.

1. The gift of tongues, 1 Corinthians 12:10

"To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:" 1 Corinthians 12:10

2. A Christian's personal tongue which some call 'a prayer tongue'.

The choice is yours! Do you want to follow Jesus? Do want and need all He has for you? I was a Baptist pastor. I thought I had the baptism of the Holy Spirit, but I was deceived! I have been to Baptism Bible colleges and seminaries. There are many sincere men in these schools. They are sincerely wrong! The Holy Bible is TRUE! It teaches you true!

Will you accept Jesus' truth? Hell is very real! You need the baptism of the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues! Mathew 7:21-23

In Jesus,
Bruce

Thank You to All Those Who Gave Bibles to Nigeria!

What a blessing it was to be able to put Bibles with true doctrinal studies into the hands of Nigerian Pastors who heard the Acts Message of Salvation. I want to give special thanks to
Pastor Bobby Clark and Sister Karen of New Life UPC for the monetary support they gave and all the personal work and effort to help us put Bibles into the hands of Pastors. Several saints in the assembly there also directly contributed to the ministry trip we embarked upon. Mere words are not enough to convey the deep feeling it gives me to know that there are people in this world who truly love Jesus and love the souls of men. Thank you New Life Church.
Thanks you also to Pastor Greg Walls and New Jerusalem Baptist Church for giving us money for Bibles and the ministry support to take the Gospel to Nigeria. I was greatly impressed with the spirituality of this church and their deep reverence for Jesus. We felt your love and prayers.
To the family of Jesus Name Refuge Center and Pastor and Minister London we convey a heartfelt thank you for the money for Bibles. You are but a small group of people but have such a great love for the work of Jesus. Jesus put us together. I thank Him for the introduction. You are going to reap the rewards of your efforts for Him.
To the Hoyt Family of McManus. We thank you very much for supporting our Missionary work and giving us funds for Bibles for Nigeria. We have not known you very long but long enough to know that we have the same Holy Spirit and the same love for people. You are a blessing to us and the people of the Name of Jesus being born on foreign soil. Thank you for casting your bread upon the waters. The word promises if we will cast our bread upon the waters it shall return to us after many days.
To everyone else in case I missed naming you. Those who pray for us and bless us with kind words. Thank you very much. We could not do what we do without the great people Jesus has put into our lives.
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce and Sister Dana Klein

The Snare of the Fowler

I am writing this to warn some of you. I don't want to see you fail in the mission Jesus has entrusted you with. There is a trap laid for your soul. If the enemy can do it he will disarm you and take you captive. Psalm 91 verse 3 says Surely He shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler. A fowler sets a trap to catch a prey unawares. So hopefully after reading this something will arise in your spirit and you will be more sensitive to the issues it involves.
I have been in ministry now since I was twenty- three. I received the Holy Ghost at 22
years of age. Through the years many things have been offered to me if I would not preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I have been offered great job positions that though they paid well would have put me miles from a church so I declined. I went through over twenty years of marriage to a very unfaithful spouse. I could have gone out and looked for someone else but the law of the Spirit of Jesus Christ does not allow that. I waited on Jesus, and He led me out of it. In the meantime I remained the faithful party. I did not get on the phone or net with men nor did I flirt with them. I remained faithful to Jesus and to my marriage. I did Internet ministry with a church group for years. When an email came in from the opposite sex I made sure everyone in my household saw it. I kept nothing secret and I would refer them to another source who could help them. I kept my eyes on Jesus and my goals. I did not accept gifts from them nor did I get on live messenger. After years of struggling to maintain a ministry and hoping for better things I wasn't about to gamble it all on a feeling. People are emotional creatures. Jesus made us this way. He knows what its like to be a man as He became one for our sakes. He had women around him all the time. One sat at his feet regular but He did not sin. The Bible also does not say she was a married woman sitting at his feet nor that she was ugly.We need to be careful because the enemy of our souls is tempting us to give into our flesh. He wants us to give into the pride of life and the lust of the eyes. Satan is out to disarm the ministry.
When I met my husband Bruce for the first time in person he had just lost his wife of thirty years. One of the things that impressed me the most was that though he had every right in the natural to desire love and affection he remained faithful to her until the end. That to me was a major attraction. I wanted someone who was going to be faithful. It also helped that he is the most handsome man and best Bible teacher on the planet. Just the other night I listened as he preached on someones Internet ministry program. One of the women had gone to our website and looked at our pictures. You can easily see by looking at this site that we are together as a couple in all of our pictures. The comment made to him was that he was a very handsome man. I paid it no mind except that Bruce's voice got louder as he stated thank you both from him and his wife Dana. It then dawned upon me that this person never saw me in the picture at all. She was interested in flirting with Bruce if she could. That dear Brothers
and Sisters is what you will contend with. Don't disregard the voice of your wife or husband if he or she is telling you that a certain lady is paying you way too much attention. In the past I have been paid alot of unwanted attention but never did I let it trip me even though I desired physical and emotional affection. I think twice when someone pays me too much attention. I tell Bruce how I feel about it. I don't return to business places alone if someone does. Recently a man at a business kept flirting with me and trying to get me to buy him lunch. I went home and told Bruce and the next time I had to deal with him I had my husband with him who told him exactly what he thought about it all. Build up walls of love and faithfulness to protect your marriage. I tell Bruce I love him all day long and I mean it. I also tell him how handsome he is. He is not lacking attention by any means and neither am I. If the enemy could pry us apart though he would. The only way out of a marriage covenant is adultry .We have to remain faithful as He that has called us is faithful. Just being unhappy with someone and not liking the treatment or relationship is not enough. I want to tell you to run, run, run. The enemy knows how to destroy you. I know many men and women of God who were wonderful in ministry but are now just shredded by the devil. The pulpit is closed to them. People don't want to hear what they have to say anymore.The Lord, Himself, has shut the doors to ministry. Never think you are not an open target. The enemy has been tracking and trailing you and trying his best to gun you down. Don't give in to lust,pride or unrighteous living. Get closer to Jesus at any time of disappointment. Pray for your spouse. If you are a single minister guard your mind. Don't give the enemy an opportunity to bring a reproach on the church or your ministry. Happiness is not our goal but heaven is. We are not to preach this gospel and bring people to the knowledge of salvation and then give it up for a cheap sellout like Esau did. Remember God hated Esau. We need to live the promise.
In Jesus Name,
Dana Klein

Is America Being Duped into Killing Her Prophets?

I met a man in Lagos, Nigeria who owns a nice hotel in Onitsha, Anambra State.
He had such an admiration for the USA. We then got into a conversation about our Nations current political stance. He was so shocked that our government ruled that abortion is legal. He asked if we could not all ban together against this and get this changed? I explained to him that it was a majority decision of the local party that is in office. He said that we are the ones who need prayer the most. It is illegal to abort a child in Africa. This was not a poor man. He just had not really ever faced the things we face here in America while trying to stand up for the innocent.
I believe the heart of Jesus is grieved over all that transpires in America due to selfishness. We have more gospel preached on our street corners than most Nations in the entire world. We are so blessed from the richest to the poorest. So many times we have been duped by Satan into believing that our nation is in such poverty when in reality when you measure the poorest of our people against true poverty such as in the nation of Uganda where a man may not even be able to acquire a suit of clothes or in places where the best the children have to wear for church is a clean pair of brief underwear then can we really feel we are in poverty? In the USA we have great health care. In many Nations health care is almost unheard of if you can even find a clinic of some sort. The only time my electricity has failed is during a major hurricane or circumstance of that sort. We have running water and flushing toilets. Our children awake daily to a hot breakfast and we send them great schools. In fact our local schools have been voted the best in the State in which we live. Gasoline may rise and fall in price but usually unless drastic things happen we can find some to run our cars.
Many of us work an hour from home and are able to commute. A University education is available for those who so desire even if they have to seek financial help to do so. It is still within reach for those who want it. We wear the best in clothing.
In foreign countries people sell Western attire and many try to copy our fashion.
I have to wonder how we can be so blind as to allow our most valuable resource, our children to be aborted in the womb?
I am so reminded of the proclamation that came forth in the days of Herod when he knew Jesus was to arrive and he feared His coming. He sent forth a proclamation to have all baby boys under the age of two killed. The days of Moses were the same. The midwives were commanded to kill the children at birth. The deliverer was due and Satan knew it. Can it be that he now fears that among our children a great deliverer will rise to the forefront and reveal all the lies he has been perpetrating amongst the American people so he stoops to the lowest level, that of self will?
He works on the ego of people and their ambition. He plants doubt that Jesus can and will provide in the minds of people causing them to thing that they would not be able to even feed more children. In a Nation that has plenty of daily bread that is so preposterous. We have enough to feed our children and that of surrounding Nations. The Bible means to receiving is to give. The more we give even out of our need, the more Jesus blesses us with. We cannot out give the Lord. We are to cast our bread upon the waters. We are to give like the Widow with the vessel of oil. The more she poured out the more she had to pour out. Satan has always worked through doubt. He will continue to work through doubt and since we know his works we can pray for our faith not to fail and to increase in the strength and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. We need to pray for a greater understanding of all Jesus has in store for those who love Him. We as Christians don't have to swallow the lies of the enemy. We can stand up against his work in our midst. Someone needs to cry out to Jesus for the souls of men that are being destroyed daily. How are we to know which would have been Prophets who proclaimed the true Gospel message of Salvation. I feel a great revival outpouring of truth is going to be coming forth. Let us pray who are called to intercede for our Nation. Ask Jesus today for the Angel of the USA to go forth and strengthen those who are working in the gospel and speak to those who are in government positions and let righteous indignation rise up against this horror and lie of Satan.
Let us pray and prophesy that a greatness will arise in our Nation and that from the least to the greatest we will become a Nation of love one for another and that the truth of the gospel will be received in our country. Do not let the negative lies of Satan be upon your lips and continue to prophesy doom over our nation. Speak some things into existence in prayer. When the people of Jesus speak their words are life and things are created in the realm of the Spirit. Speak forth words of life to day for those around you. I hope if you are reading this that it stirs you to pray more for those who are in danger of physical death while they are in such an innocent state. I thank Jesus for all His blessings both physical and material. I pray that all who read this will today begin to experience a great thankfulness for all their blessings both physical and spiritual.
In Jesus,
Dana Klein

We have returned from Ministering in Akure, West Africa

Hello Friends,

WOW! What a Blessed Time!

Hundreds received the Baptism of the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues!

Lady's Conference, Crusade at a lepers colony, Crusade in a cocoa plantation, spoke in different churches, live TV show, recorded TV shows for the future, etc.

We are putting pictures on photobucket for your viewing. Pictures from Brother Emmanuel's camera has been downloaded; our camera will be next.

We have DVDs also of our preaching and teaching.

In Jesus,
Bruce

Great Prevailers Assembly

Dr. Klein and Our African Family
We look forward to fellowshipping with them soon!

Klein's to Minister in Akure, Nigeria

Handbill being distributed in Akure.

Jesus is Amazing!

Jesus' works always spoke for themselves. He had no problem proving His power to those around Him. If they doubted before, they went away having seen and heard the wonderful miracles only He is able to perform. In the world we live in many think they can call out His word and have Him serve them, but that is not going to work. We are His servants. We must simply learn to call upon Him who is able to do exceedingly and abundantly above all we ask or even think according to the power that worketh in us and ask that His Holy Will be done in our lives and bow our will to His Will. He is the healer. He is the deliverer. He is the peace giver. We cannot have peace aside from Him and His will. We are not living the life we choose with Jesus as the condiment. We are living for Jesus. In Him, we live and move and have our being. Our lives are no longer our own, but we have been bought with the precious blood of Jesus Christ.
The work we do is His work. If we need instructions on what to do, then we need to ask the Master Himself how to do it. He knows what will and what won't work. So this day, if your plans are not working out is it possible that they are your plans and not Jesus' plans? Just a thought.
In the following Scriptures, we can see that He is able to take our doubts and make us true believers as He did for those at Capernaum. He is as always AMAZING.
In Jesus,
Dana Klein


Mar 2:1 And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house.
Mar 2:2 And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word unto them.
Mar 2:3 And they come unto him, bringing one sick of the palsy, which was borne of four.
Mar 2:4 And when they could not come nigh unto him for the press, they uncovered the roof where he was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the bed wherein the sick of the palsy lay.
Mar 2:5 When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee.
Mar 2:6 But there were certain of the scribes sitting there, and reasoning in their hearts,
Mar 2:7 Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only?
Mar 2:8 And immediately when Jesus perceived in his spirit that they so reasoned within themselves, he said unto them, Why reason ye these things in your hearts?
Mar 2:9 Whether is it easier to say to the sick of the palsy, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and take up thy bed, and walk?
Mar 2:10 But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (he saith to the sick of the palsy,)
Mar 2:11 I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy bed, and go thy way into thine house.
Mar 2:12 And immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went forth before them all; insomuch that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, We never saw it on this fashion.

Liars, NO!

Hello Students,

In this world, lying comes easy for those trying to get their own way. Lying has its punishment – Hell and ultimately the Lake of Fire!

The Holy Spirit will help Christians caught being led to lie.

“But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land?” Acts 5:3

“Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.” Romans 1:25

“Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;” Colossians 3:9

“And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb's book of life.” Revelation 21:27

“Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city. 15 For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.” Revelation 22:14-15

Christians don't LIE!

Matthew 7:21-23

In Jesus,

Bruce

An Apostolic Theological Seminary Director States: Pray Needed in Pakistan - Bibles Burned!

Hello Students,

This article is written by a pastor and director of one of the Apostolic Theological Seminary's in Pakistan.

Bible burned in Karachi

Karachi -

Apr 22, 2009
by rev.robinraz77

Christian communities is attacked by talibanization 22 April 's morning taliban start fairing on Christian churches and houses.They burned four Bibles and many Christian house is fired by the hand of talibanization.Many peoples was injured and one little boy 12 years old is killed by the hand of taliban.The fairing were carry for three hours and there were no action talked by police for this event the Christian peoples became fearful and dis heart. Many ministries,N.G.OS are reached to the injured peoples for their help. Please pray for this peoples that God give them hope and Save Christian communities of Pakistan.
Your brother in him
Rev.Robin Raz


http://picasaweb.google.com/rev.robinraz77/BibleBurnedInKarachi?feat=email#


In Jesus,
Bruce

I Am Not My Hair, Skin or Clothes!

Recently in reading an article describing a young African American woman who sings a song speaking about what is real and important to her entitled,"I Am Not My Hair" it struck a chord in my heart.
This hit so close to home for me because I have very curly long black hair and for so long have tried to get it as straight as possible but to no avail. I decided one day to stop fighting it and just be who I am naturally.
We as human beings can see so shallowly when we only view things in this realm with the natural eye. We don't see sometimes past the hair, or dress or skin or color of another.

When we are younger blemishes sometimes give us problems.They seem like the most horrible thing in the world when you are eleven or twelve years old or a teenager.Yet as we mature we realize they are nothing compared to world hunger and poverty or major issues battling people. Yet to the young person looking in the mirror it seems that they are a huge issue. It marks a sign of maturity when a person can see beyond the natural realm into the supernatural realm of Jesus' Spirit. To be able to see the Kingdom of God only comes to those with the Spirit of God. Those who are born into the Kingdom can see the Kingdom of God.

Joh 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

We don't have to guess the workings of the Spirit of Jesus as we are able to see them daily. Many times in the Bible people did not see the Supernatural though it was there. Joshua in the following passages saw something great and mighty.

Jos 5:13 And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted up his eyes and looked, and, behold, there stood a man over against him with his sword drawn in his hand: and Joshua went unto him, and said unto him, Art thou for us, or for our adversaries?
Jos 5:14 And he said, Nay; but as captain of the host of the LORD am I now come. And Joshua fell on his face to the earth, and did worship, and said unto him, What saith my lord unto his servant?
Jos 5:15 And the captain of the LORD'S host said unto Joshua, Loose thy shoe from off thy foot; for the place whereon thou standest is holy. And Joshua did so.

We as the Children of Jesus Christ need to recognize that there is more to life than what we see with our natural eyes. We need to ask Jesus today to help us see in the Spirit Realm and proclaim the wonderful workings of Jesus. What a blessing it is to know that we may be judged in the natural realm by skin or hair or clothing as often people do when they are shallow but in the Spirit Realm we are seen covered by the Red Blood of Jesus Christ and will not be judged in Heaven because of it. Thankfully the price has already been paid for our lives. We are no longer our own but belong to Jesus Christ. Let us stay under the blood covering where it is safe.
In Jesus,
Dana Klein

Bruce's Prayer Requests

Hello Friends,

My prayer requests: These are busy days.

- Completing a book to be published.

- Preparing lessons for a course on Comparative World Religions for Louisiana State University this fall.

- Computer translating our Biblical Study Guides into French.

- Preparing for our ministry trip to Nigeria. - Akure & Aba.

- Preparing to teach in two Apostolic Theological Seminaries in the USA.

- Teaching seminary teachers and directors by phone and/or email.


In Jesus,
Bruce

Montenegrians Looking for Apostolic Friends

Montenegro

Hello Friends,

Brother Igor and Sister Maya Etemovic are looking for Apostolic friends.

Do you speak Serbian, Slovakian, or Czech?

You may contact them at faith-yu@net.hr


Igor Etemovic:
Dear in Christ Jesus. Greetings from Montenegro-Europe from brother Igor and sister Maya Etemovic. Do you believe in ONE GOD ? Do you believe in water baptism in the NAME of JESUS amd baptism in the HOLY SPIRIT ? Acts.2:1-4,38,39. ? We believe in ONE GOD and this doctrine Acts.2:1-4,38,39. Please pray for us,we need new job. Please pray for Montenegro,Montenegro need new churches. Thank you,we love you and God bless you. Yours in Christ Jesus Gospel Missionary Etemovic Igor from Montenegro. Shalom. For you:Psalm.21. P.S. Do you have in yours churches in U.S.A peoples wich know speaking serbian,slovakian and czech language ? Please send me answer. My email address: faith-yu@net.hr



In Jesus,
Brother Bruce

Klein's in Pearl River, Louisiana - Teaching a Revival

Hello Friends,

Please pray for us as we minister for Jerusalem Baptist Church. Greg Walls their pastor is praying for revival! May all become Christians.

Sister Dana will minister with anointed music.

I will teach Jesus' truths Sunday morning (April, 19th), Tuesday evening, Wednesday evening, and Thursday evening. Jesus will get an increase!

I was trained in Baptist Bible colleges and Baptist seminaries. Was a Baptist pastor and Baptist camp and conference director.


In Jesus,
Brother Bruce

Trinitarians Become Christians! New Delhi, India, Dr. Mangte, ATS

Hello Friends,

The following is Dr. Mangte's exact letter as emailed to Dana and myself. He is Apostolic! He is doing a mighty work for Jesus!

Dr Klein,

I am so happy to write this few words to you... first of all I want to thank you all for the beautiful ATS New Delhi webpage... I would surely would like to add few more but I will send you later, but before that I wish to inform you that, The Lord blessed the ATS school New Delhi so much spiritually, I owe my thankful hearts to you for your prayer and support, without your prayer, direction,and guidence we would not have seen this beautiful blessings... though we face some persecution small small from Trinitarians yet the Lord protected us and now ATS new Delhi students:-

1. Mr Suilian age 57 years formerly Assembly of God church Elder,Deacon from Myanmar took baptism in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ along with his wife Mrs Daw Nini at India Gate lake New Delhi on date 7th April around 10:30 am.

2. Mr Khaimuansang age 22 years young boy also took baptism in Jesus name on date 7april

3. Mr. Hmingtea from Seventhday Adventist church member and Mr Thangnawn from AG church member also took baptism in Jesus name on date 8 april,2009 at India Gate,

the amazing thing is this, these brothers and sister were anti-oneness anti Jesus only trinitarians before they joined our ATS new delhi, but the LORD used me in such a mighty way that these people recently accepted the apostolic oneness,Jesus Only teachings and they request me for baptism in Jesus name ;hence by the power and grace of God I baptized them all......in the precious name of our LORD according to ACTS 2:38...

This gives me immense pleasure and satisfaction, I cannot describe in words how glad I am.... Thankyou Pastor Dr Klein and Sis Klein, the credits goes to you in Jesus name..... without your support and prayer I would have never never be able to do this mighty work in Delhi, also I humbly request you all to kindly continue to pray for our ATS New Delhi,ministries, though our beginnings are small yet the LORD is using us...

Halleluiyah

In Jesus name

Pastor Dr.Paogin Mangte

Director

Apostolic Theological Seminary

New Delhi,India

NB: these attached fotos are all our ATS students Delhi.

Dr. Mangte's website:
http://www.freewebs.com/drpaoginmangte/atsseminarydelhiindia.htm


We are very blessed by Dr. Mangte's letter! Thank you, Jesus!
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce

Great Revival of Truth

I recently read an article by a Minister who said, He felt that there was a great awakening or drawing near to Jesus going on in South Africa." I believe there is. I believe there is a Great Revival of Truth that Jesus wants to give not only South Africa but entire world. There are many scriptures that speak of truth and the Spirit of Truth. We are not seeking as Christians only an experience that makes us feel good or drunk in our own spirits. We must embrace the truth of Jesus' Word. We can not only come to the Master's table expecting to eat dessert. We must come for the main course and eat the whole book. We cannot pick and choose. We must obey the truth of the Gospel. We have to do what the Word says:

Pro 23:23 Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.

We must pray the following scripture into our lives until it takes hold of us.

Psa 31:5 Into thine hand I commit my spirit: thou hast redeemed me, O LORD God of truth.

We are already in the hour this following scripture speaks of:

Joh 4:23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.

We have no excuse for the Spirit of Truth dwells on the inside of true believers who
have been Holy Spirit filled. We must listen to the voice of Jesus. His voice is never
contrary to His Holy Word. If we hear something speaking to us whether directly or through a pulpit that is contrary be aware that it is not Jesus speaking but either a human spirit with a lack of truth or satan desiring to deceive us.

Joh 14:17 Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.

The Holy Spirit also known as the Comforter speaks truth to us and this truth always is validated by the Bible. Jesus does not speak against His own Word.

Joh 15:26 But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me:

In the Book of John believers are clearly being prepared to understand that when they receive the Holy Spirit that the words they receive will be His words and would
guide them into more truth. We do not find them receiving the Spirit of Truth until
the Day of Pentecost but these words were spoken to prepare them for what was to come. We can also look at them and see again a witness that the Spirit of Jesus' testifies of the truth and validates His Word.

Joh 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

The Bible speaks in Ephesians of the Word of Truth, the Gospel of your salvation
We know that true salvation is more than just receiving the Holy Spirit but we have
to receive the whole experience just like the early believers did. We have to obey
what the Apostles taught throughout the New Covenant. They did not just teach repentance, or water baptism, or Holy Spirit Baptism. They taught that you needed it all. We cannot only hang onto a portion of the truth. We must have the fullness of truth. The Bible says the fullness of the Godhead dwelt in Christ Jesus bodily. We are not just Oneness in Theology. We are Fullness in Theology. We want the whole Bible not just part. We want everything Jesus has for us.

Eph 1:13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,


In the Marvelous Name of Jesus,
Sister Klein

Go Ye Into All The World and Preach the Gospel

My dear husband was up late last night preparing Seminary manuals. This morning again I heard him laboring getting more studies ready. He sends the truth of the gospel around the world. It is a blessing to be married to someone so diligent. He is an early riser and makes the most of each moment of his life. It is so good to witness the life of someone who feels the gospel is the most important thing in life. We are getting ready to visit the Nation of Nigeria.
I am very excited to travel with my husband as he is a fantastic Bible teacher. In help him edit the studies he writes and it always inspires me to dig deeper into the Words of Jesus.
This week we spent lots of time at a Music Store buying a new guitar for ministry. I have played since I was eleven years old and when I received the Holy Ghost I was worshipping Jesus on my guitar. Music is very important to me. I love to worship Jesus and love to help others enter into worship. It is a blessing to have someone in my life who wants to enter into worship as well. I want to thank Brother Klein for caring about me and blessing me with a new guitar. I cannot put into words what it means to me. Thank you!


Mat 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Suffer Not the Little Children to Come Unto Me.

We are raising our children to know Jesus and the truth of His Word.
Our children are blessed spiritually, physically and emotionally with the
love of two parents, but not all children in the world are so fortunate.

It is with this in mind that we take on an orphanage request in South
India that is due to the ministry efforts of Abraham Victor. We will
be sending children's materials and Bibles for children to India.

If anyone wants to be a part let me know. We are not able to do
everything in the world. Jesus needs partners in ministry with
what He is doing. He has a great love for children. They are the
future of the Kingdom of Jesus here on earth. Help teach a child
truth. Here in Louisiana among the French Acadians, we have
a concept. If company arrives, just add more water and seasoning
to the gumbo.

Well, the Word is food for our souls, and Jesus promises to give
to those who ask Living Water that they may drink and never thirst
again. There is more than enough 'Living Water', available for
any company that arrives and is thirsty. Jesus said, " I am the
Bread of life." We have more than enough " Bread of Life" to share
with company. Be a blessing to the kingdom. We can all expect to
receive, if we do as the scripture says and cast our Bread upon the
waters. We then have the promise that it shall return to us after
many days. Be a blessing today.
In Jesus,
Dana Klein

Translating our Biblical Study Manuals into French - Prayer Request

Cameroon

Hello Friends,

We are attempting to translate all of our Biblical study manuals into the French language.

WHY? A new Apostolic Theological Seminary in Cameroon, Africa needs Biblical study manuals in English and French.

Dana knows some French; her parents spoke fluent French. I don't know French.

I have taken a few Biblical manuals, and plugged them into an online translator to arrive at 'run together' French Biblical manuals, I hope!
So, now I must go through line by line to arrange hopefully French words into the same structure as the English manual. This is all very time consuming!
The goal is to send the pastor a manual script that is close to being right. Then have him and his ministry make corrections. Then we would re-print the manuals.

Please pray this project would be completed soon with accurate translations. Please also pray for volunteers of like faith to help translate French and other languages.

There are others languages which have been requested.

In Jesus,
Bruce

Jesus asks, " Is there a God beside me? yea, there is no God: I know not any."

Isaiah 44:8 declares;
Fear ye not, neither be afraid: have I not told thee from that time,
and have declared it? ye are even my witnesses. Is there a God
beside me? yea, there is no God; I know not any.
Many people in our midst do not know this simple basic truth.
I am so blessed to be gathering Bibles that have basic
doctrine in the front of them that teaches who Jesus is.
I am also very blessed to be headed with Brother Klein
to the Nation of Nigeria in the month of May. I hope to
bring at least two hundred bibles to pass out to Pastors
and Ministers who will be in attendance at the Graduation
of Azusa Theological Seminary. One of the first Seminary teaching manuals
that Brother Klein sends out is " Who is Jesus?" This is the basis
of all Bible truth knowing that there is only One True God who is Messiah.
In Jesus' day men had so much trouble due to their theological teaching
believing that Jesus is God. Still today we see the same.
Those who have received the true message of salvation have
all started out with a Bible base. How great it is to have Jesus show us
all that we have accomplished in heaven due to our simple faith building
work here on earth. It all starts with first possessing in our hands a Bible.
The Bible is the basic book that gives us the plan of Jesus for our lives.
In many nations of the world a Bible is rare and expensive and this should
not be. Some read over and over just one page and keep it well hidden as those in concentration camps did with scripture. They would write scripture down on
paper crudely and read it over and over and then destroy it if the enemy happened upon them. To them the Words of God were precious. Today most every American
home has a bible on the desk, table or in their personal library.
The scripture declares in Psalm 132:2
I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy Name for thy loving kindness
and for thy truth for thou hast magnified thy Word above all thy Name.
Yes, we love Jesus and worship Him in Spirit and in Truth like the Word says but so many times we forget that His Word , He has magnified above all His Name.
It is time we make His Word a priority. There are people living on the face of Earth that need to hear how to be saved before they die. Like the blog I read by Brother Klein this morning on how long souls will be in the Lake of Fire, I want to be ready
to reach those who are ready. We need to look upon the fields today while we
it is still day and we can work before the night cometh when no man works the Bible declares. Today is the day of Salvation. How about giving someone a Bible? How
about sending something eternal with a missionary? We can and will go. Will you come and go with us by sponsoring someone else's way to heaven?
Contact me at home or by email and let me know if you want to help. I would be glad to put your Church's name in the front flap of that Bible just so they know who loved them enough to send it. I saw the faces of little children living in Leper Colonies on my husbands last trip. How would you like the Bible you send to be used so a little
child could be taught how to be saved? Little children grow up to carry the truth of
salvation to the land in which they live. Each soul is important. Please join with me
in prayer and burden for those who have less than we do in this world. There is a common saying among those who work in foreign lands that if you give a person
a fish you are only feeding them for a day but if you teach them to fish you are feeding them for a lifetime. I need the supplies folks and fishermen for Jesus can go forth and
do the work I cannot for their lifetimes. Will you help me?
bibleteach2@yahoo.com
225-245-4662
In Jesus,
Dana Klein


May Jesus pour out an abundance of Revelation concerning His Name
and His Blood and all pertaining to the New Covenant He has made
available due to His death, burial and resurrection.

Apostolic - Pentecostal

Hello Students,

What is the difference between the use of the words 'Pentecostal' and 'Apostolic'?

United Pentecostal Church International is an Apostolic denomination.
http://www.upci.org/about.asp
Oneness of God
http://www.upci.org/about.asp#oneness

International Pentecostal Holiness Church is a denomination which is not Apostolic in doctrine. They use the word 'Pentecostal'.
http://www.iphc.org/
Trinitarian
http://arc.iphc.org/theology/amp1.html

Pentecostal Church of God is a denomination which is not Apostolic in doctrine. They use the word 'Pentecostal'.
http://www.pcg.org/
Trinitarian
http://www.pcg.org/cgi-bin/gx.cgi/AppLogic+FTContentServer?pagename=FaithHighway/10000/7000/880PE/main_believe


My reason for documenting Pentecostal denominations is to show the use of the word 'Pentecostal' is used by those who are and aren't Apostolic. The word 'Apostolic' is more definitive; the word 'Apostolic' is more exact in describing what I believe. The word 'Pentecostal' maybe describing someone who does not hold to Christian doctrine.

So consequently, I use the word 'Apostolic' because it identifies me as one who believes the Godhead is not composed of three persons, and that a Christian is one who has been water baptized in Jesus' name and has been Holy Spirit baptized with the evidence of speaking in tongues.

Some Apostolics teach Pentecostals have more of an outward holiness position than Apostolics. Overall, most Pentecostals cut their hair and wear pants. Most Apostolics don't cut their hair or wear pants. So, which word would you like to use? Apostolic or Pentecostal?

I have chosen to use the word 'Apostolic'!


In Jesus,
Bruce

Death Bed Salvation?

Hello Friends,

I was at a funeral.

I had spent time with the person in the casket before their death. She was unresponsive to my visits. She could not talk. I don't know if she knew I was in the room with her. She had been unresponsive for months!

Is she in heaven, or did she wait too long to:
Had she waited to the last moment to repent?
Had she been water baptized in Jesus' name for the washing away of sin?
Had she been Holy Spirit baptized with the evidence of speaking in tongues?

Many patients during their last days on earth are receiving so much medication, to the point they can't understand plain English! At this point, they can not understand the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It has pasted their day of salvation.

Hell is not eternal - meaning those in Hell will eventually be cast into the Lake of Fire. Eternal torment in the Lake of Fire is eternal! Suffering in the Lake of Fire is FOREVER. One can't repent in Hell or in the Lake of Fire!

Rev 20:14 "And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death."

Now is the day of salvation! 2 Corinthians 6:2

Today is your day of salvation.

Today, would you please decide to have a personal relationship with Jesus the Christ?

Do you only know about Jesus? Or, do you really know Him? Do you love Jesus?

Attending a church does not make you a Christian. You must know who Jesus is!

He is definitely not a person in the Trinity! Jesus is God! There is only one God. There are no others.

How could you become a Christian at your death bed?

To be a Christian one must Biblically:
1. Know who Jesus is
2. Repent of sinning
3. Be water baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the washing away of sin (Acts 2:38, 22:16)
4. Be Holy Spirit baptized with the evidence of speaking in tongues (Mark 16:16, 1 Corinthians 14)
5. Do Father's will (Matthew 7:21-23)


In Jesus,
Bruce

PS. If you have concerns about your salvation, please email Dana or Bruce.
Bibleteach@hotmail.com

A Woman Without A Man is Like a Fish Without A Bicycle

These were famous words during the late sixties and early seventies.
I know; I used to read MS Magazine being a young impressionable lady. Most of America can remember the feminist movement and the various slogans and bra burning ceremonies. I can only say they must have had not much need for support during some of those ceremonies.
We saw a surge of American Women in the work force and children marched off to daycare as babies while people began to find themselves. I am not so much writing today about Women's right to fair wage or to attend universities of their choice or the right to have freedom from suffrage or oppression. Those things are inherently good. We need to get fair wages and be free from abuse. Jesus wants women to have the right to study and learn of Him, and be useful in life as He taught Mary at the home of Martha and Lazarus and the Bible says great was the company of women who followed Him and ministered to Him. The culture and climate of Israel
at the time of Jesus Christ was so different than it is today, but we don't have to leave the principles that He and the early disciples and Apostles left for us and march to the beat of a worldly drummer doing our own independent thing without the blessing and defending our rights to become something outside of the gospel.

The Worldly view of a woman is that she is equal to a man and therefore should not be protected and sheltered and taken care of. I heard the opinions being a child growing up in the Sixties and Seventies expressed that remarked that if a woman wanted to be equal to a man then she should be forced to do all the things men do and just prove to her that she
is not equal. Well guess what??? She is not. She is distinctly made for man for the service of the Lord. She was made as a gift when God saw how lonely man was. Adam received Eve as a blessing tailor made from his own flesh and bones. It is when he fell into disobedience with God that he looked at her in a different sense and even called her by a different name. What a shame that walking out of God's will, will cause a man to not have the same affection for his own wife that God intended. What a shame that walking outside the will of God will cause a woman to have disrespect for her husband's authority in the home and family. We though as children of Jesus Christ can walk in the realm of grace concerning this Bible truth. Today sadly many men do not step into the heavenly realm concerning the proper treatment of the gift of God given to them. They either abuse it or neglect it or abandon it. It is a great trial for a woman in the world to be both a mother and father to children. To be both a protector and provider and try to give the children the emotional attention they so desperately need to deal with life and the future ahead while many times being financially in crisis or emotionally in crisis or just exhausted.
Some situations are so bad that women are forced to leave the home with the children. I would never tell anyone to stay in a relationship where the spouse is a horrible example and not serving the Lord ever. It would be better to dwell in the house of the Lord and raise the children without demonic influence than to try to over come some of the horrible sinful practices of today and their influence on your children. In Old Testament days men would have been stoned for being an infidel and women would have been cared for by a kinsmen redeemer like we see in the case of Ruth and Naomi. Ruth's husband died and by following the will of Jesus she was rewarded with not only a wonderful person to care for her but being in the lineage of Jesus Christ. God loves a cheerful giver. Though circumstance dealt her a bad hand the Lord was able to see her through
He will do the same for us as the scriptures declare that He is the same yesterday, today and forever. If He did it for Ruth, He will glady do the same for you and I and whosoever calls upon His Name expecting.
We don't have to take on the image and persona of a man to be equal in the sight of Jesus. Shamefully, women after the fall were not cared for in the same perspective that Adam first cared for Eve on the day that she was formed. We have the "After the fall of man", mentality floating around the world today and it has caused women to suffer and be abused and be treated like cattle and property in the world. It has caused a fight back rebellious attitude and a self defense mentality to reign instead of a meek and quiet nature.

The world says women have no worth unless their dollar per hour is way up and they have numerous degrees. That did not matter when Anna was mentioned being in the temple praying day and night or Timothy's mother and Grandmother were mentioned by Paul in the Scriptures.
I would rather have a degree from the Master than a Masters degree in worldly knowledge. I would rather raise righteous living sons and daughters than choose my own way or career above them and use abortifactants.

A few years back I was a volunteer for Crisis pregnancy
and showed a film on what an actual abortion was to women who were feeling at the end of their road and seeking help and guidance. Well we need to educate ourselves on what causes a fetus to die. Not only do the abortion clinics kill children daily but so do our Apostolic ladies when they choose means of birth control and do not understand how it works. We are flushing our future Prophets and leaders down the toilet. The Children of Israel allowed Asa to lead them into Idol worship and throw living babies in the belly of a molten god, but what are we doing when we ignorantly destroy our unborn children and sacrifice them for money or convenience
or a selfish mentality? We are doing the same things and wondering why we are not blessed. Jesus no longer winks at ignorance. We to whom much is given are going to give an account of our actions. Its not too late for repentance and to move into right relationship with Jesus. Before you put something into your mouth know what it is and what it does. Be a daughter of the most high God. I don't condemn you. I have done it myself thinking that I could not support any more children. I took a birth control pill that caused miscarriages. I being only nineteen did not know this but education as a Nurse helped me to understand it does. We have libraries and computers at our fingertips and can know what does and does not abort a fetus. We have no excuse Today, if you are reading my writing and continue on in your sin then Jesus is going to hold you accountable so go and look these things up. Jesus always provides for His children not the welfare system. He can give a man who is not the chiefest in intelligence the knowledge of witty inventions and that invention bless his home and family tremendously. I really admire our modern day tent making contractor who build and remodel and repair houses and preach the gospel of Jesus Christ as well, not putting a financial burden on the church or society that the gospel not be made ashamed. Laziness is of the devil, and we need not bring shame to the name of Jesus Christ in our communities under the guise of doing a ministry yet starving our families and not providing for their needs. Priscilla worked right along side Aquila, so sometimes we have too as well for the cause and not to bring shame to the name of Jesus.

My husband told me that when we were in public a few days ago he was very glad to be with me in that I am what He likes a lady to look like. I can say the same for him. He always takes the time to dress professionally and appropriately. Many people say this doesn't matter that the clothes don't make the men, but sorry guys it does to us. If I were with someone and they dressed sloppy and cared nothing for their physical appearance, I would not feel as privileged as I do nor as blessed. Fishing clothes have their place and mine hang in the closet for their appointed time, but I am telling the truth when I say ladies love to be escorted by someone who cares how they look and dress and the extra time it takes to shine your shoes is worth it all. Brother Bruce is a great example of a courteous gentleman. He opens my door and seats me in chairs. He puts on my cloak or coat and makes me feel cared for. It is a refreshing thing considering when I look around I see couples out and ladies opening their own doors and sometimes it seems I have seen a shoe or two dragging the curve while she struggles to get in the car lest her foot be run over. That is not loving your wife as Christ loves the Church. The truth is if you want your wife to act lady like treat her like a lady. I am very blessed to be treated like a lady. Little gifts or books or flowers show up at my home in the hand of the handsomest man I know. I love books and love to read and when I get flowers I get excited. I also love clocks and watches. I don't care if it cost five dollars or a hundred as I have both and like them anyway.

In conclusion I like being a lady and like being treated like one. I love dresses and perfume and having a manicure or a pedicure. I love being taken to a nice restaurant and pampered. I only have one life, and want it to be spent with the handsomest man I know, so the happier we are during our life and ministry on earth the better. I refuse to allow the world to take the things from me that I feel are my right and privilege as a lady. Its bad enough when circumstance deals you a bad hand but to choose a bad hand over a good one thinking its win win is deception. We need to choose to be what Jesus made us to be. The problem people have is the interpretation often is filtered though a demonic stronghold and teaching. I choose life and that more abundant. Today consider your ways and consider whether you personify what Jesus would have His bride personify.
If marriage is a type of Christ and the Church, then we need to strive to move into the bond of perfection and the pattern of dying to self that magnifies His image and teachings. The Sermon on the Mount is still true today as is Genesis through Revelation. We can either be a Christian or pretend we are one. I am praying to be all I can be in Jesus Christ.

Dana Klein

Dealing with Grief

In dealing with grieving people on a daily basis, I try to get those bereaving to realize that they have other emotions which still work other than sadness. Would their loved one desire them to always be sad?

During the first week of February, I put together a memorial service for those who had died while under the care provided by the hospice company.

We gathered in a church's sanctuary, where I preached (taught) to those bereaving. At the start of my speaking, sadness was in the air. Should this service be only one of sadness? I believe Jesus wanted these participants to realize that sadness is okay, but also that joy is okay as part of the bereavement process. Using Bible verses and wit, I tried to place joy in their hearts.

After some Bible verses and preaching, I was sharing funny experiences in China. To explain one of the jokes used in China. I took off a sock and shoe. There were funny responses from my staff mates. I quickly put my bare smelly foot into a RN's face. She complained. I tried another RN's face. By now most of the sad people are howling, having a great time. I told jokes for another twenty minutes acting out my antics. The participants went home joyful, not sad!

Would their deceased loved one like them to have an evening of sadness and joy? They went home in an uplifted mood. They went home thinking positive, joyful thoughts about their deceased loved ones! They went home realizing they have emotions - sadness, joyfulness, etc.

In Jesus,
Brother Bruce

Bernie Wade - Easy Believism, Preterism

Hello Everyone,

I was at Bernie Wade's home in Kentucky for 3 days and 3 nights. He and his family are very gracious hosts!

We traveled to his home thinking he was Apostolic.

He holds to easy believism.

He holds to Preterism. After he explained his points of end times, I exclaimed, so you are preterist. His response was, no, I am not preterist!

I have 3 masters and a doctor of theology degree; I know preterism!

I have another witness of Bernie Wade's Preterism.

http://jesus-messiah.com/html/wall-shame.html


In Jesus,
Bruce

PS. For those of you, who think it is politically incorrect to name names while pointing out heresy within the church, look to Paul's letters. He corrected Peter, and the list of names goes on!

PSS. Mr. Wade told me he had been a UPC pastor in Ohio.

Apostolics Need to be Involved in Reaching Prisoners with the Gospel

Hello Friends,

We all have a responsibility to reach prisoners with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Would you like more information on how to minister in a prison?

The following non-Christian study provides basic information for a prison/jail ministry.

http://www.globalchristians.org/harvest/Prison/JailAndPrison.htm

As with every ministry, you must always be led by the Holy Spirit!

“Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me. 37 Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink? 38 When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee? 39 Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee? 40 And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. 41 Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels: 42 For I was an hungred, and ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink: 43 I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: naked, and ye clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not. 44 Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee? 45 Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me. 46 And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.” Matthew 25:36-46


In Jesus,
Bruce

The 24 Apostles of the New Covenant

The 12 plus Apostles with other names and their ministry locations

Some ministry locations are based on history, tradition, or manuscripts of the time.

Peter (Simon, Cephas) - Jews in the Dispersion - Matthew 10:2-4
John (Sons of Thunder) - Asia Minor & later the City of Ephesus
Matthew (Levi) - Northern Africa
Thomas - India
Andrew - Greece & Black Sea
Philip - Phrygia is present day Turkey
Batholomew (Nathaniel) - Armenia is present day Iran
James, the Younger (Sons of Thunder)- Spain & Britain
James, the Elder - Martyrdom
Simon - SE of Caspian Sea
Thaddeus (Lebbeus, Judas) - Syria
Judas Iscariot - Suicide - Acts 1:18
Matthias - ???? - Acts 1:26
Saul (Paul) - Asia Minor - Acts 14:14; 1 Corinthians 9:5-6; Galatians 1:1
Barnabas - Asia Minor plus ???? - Acts 14:14; 1 Corinthians 9:5-6
Timothy -1 Thessalonians 2:1,6
Titus - 2 Corinthians 8:23
Apollos - 1 Corinthians 4:6,9
Epaphroditus - 'messenger' should have been translated 'apostle', Phillippians 2:25
Junias - Romans 16:7
Andronicus - Romans 16:7
James, Christ's Brother - Galatians 1:19
Silas - 1 Thessalonians 2:1,6

Jesus the Christ - Hebrews 3:1

Composed by Dr. Bruce Klein, ThD

Bibleteach@hotmail.com

Family Bible Study

Hello Friends,

The goal in our family is to have a family Bible study, when we as a family set down in our living room and have Jesus teach us through a family member. Last evening, Ashleigh taught us on an aspect of spiritual warfare. She is twelve. Saturday evening, Joseph our seven year old will teach our family Bible study. Normally, I teach the family Bible study. Our children know how to teach the Bible.

Some parents expect the church to teach their children. From my experience, Sunday School is when they make a craft and learn a Bible story which most children already know. Why? Most churches seem to use a standard curriculum from their denomination. The lessons are not written by the Sunday School teacher for the spiritual level of his or her students.

I believe parents have the responsibility to train their child. Children must be taught how to make godly choices in life. Is not to train your child in Jesus' ways, sin?

In years past benching was used by many families to teach their children. Benching is when after supper all would stay at the table to pray and study the Bible.


"And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up." Deuteronomy 6:7

"Which we have heard and known, and our fathers have told us. 4 We will not hide them from their children, shewing to the generation to come the praises of the LORD, and his strength, and his wonderful works that he hath done. 5 For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children: 6 That the generation to come might know them, even the children which should be born; who should arise and declare them to their children: 7 That they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments:" Psalm 78:3-7

"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6

"And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. " Ephesians 6:4

"And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus." 2 Timothy 3:15

In Jesus,
Bruce

Bruce Klein's Life Verse

Dear Friends,

How are you all?

Below is my life verse.

" These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, ... : 6 But go rather to the lost sheep ... . 7 And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand. 8 Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give." Matthew 10:5-8


In Jesus,
Bruce

A Key Word in a Counseling Situation

Dear Friends,

When you are listening to someone in need, a key word to listen for is the word 'but'.

He or she will be talking then use the word 'but'. That is the time to really listen. You are about to hear something very important. Everything is okay 'but'. My life is okay 'but'. My Christian walk is okay 'but'. My ministry is okay 'but'.

In Jesus,
Bruce